Strategic Capital Planning Manager, Campus Facilities

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department OPS Facilities Planning seeks a Capital Planning Manager to lead capital planning, facility condition assessments, and ROM estimates for projects. This role coordinates AE and cost consultants, guiding prioritization, budgeting, and funding transitions with CPD project managers.

The working manager provides hands-on technical support while directing its own portfolio, collaborating with the Senior Leadership team and stakeholders across the campus to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in capital planning or a related discipline.
• Experience leading consultants and managing budgets.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of university facilities management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 5-year capital plan development.
• Oversee annual capital budgeting process and project requests.
• Coordinate with CPD, CP+S, and OPS teams.
• Develop ROM pricing and cost estimates.
• Manage consultants and maintain cost database.
• Provide reports to stakeholders and support approvals.

Skills

Capital planning

Cost estimation

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field

College/University degree in related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Maximo CMMS

Tableau

SmartSheet

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department OPS Facilities Planning seeks a Capital Planning Manager to lead capital planning, facility condition assessments, and ROM estimates for projects. This role coordinates AE and cost consultants, guiding prioritization, budgeting, and funding transitions with CPD project managers.

The working manager provides hands-on technical support while directing its own portfolio, collaborating with the Senior Leadership team and stakeholders across the campus to