Strategic Capital Projects Leader

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks an executive leader to serve as Director of Capital Projects, reporting to the VP of Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning. You will direct a multi-million-dollar design, construction, renovation, and infrastructure program across academic, residential, athletic, and administrative facilities.

You will lead a modernized capital delivery unit with emphasis on financial scrutiny, competitive procurement, risk management, and technology, while managing two Assistant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive capital design/construction management experience.
• 3–5 years of supervising professional project managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of capital programs.
• Direct two Assistant Directors and an Administrative Coordinator.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, change orders, and long-range capital planning.
• Enforce competitive bidding, risk management, and contract delivery methods.
• Lead digital transformation with PMIS and data-driven cost tracking.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Kahua PMIS

Workday

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks an executive leader to serve as Director of Capital Projects, reporting to the VP of Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning. You will direct a multi-million-dollar design, construction, renovation, and infrastructure program across academic, residential, athletic, and administrative facilities.

You will lead a modernized capital delivery unit with emphasis on financial scrutiny, competitive procurement, risk management, and technology, while managing two Assistant