Director, Capital Projects

Position Details
Position Information Posting date 06/05/2026
Closing date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1129564
Position Title Director, Capital Projects
Hiring Range Minimum $157,500
Hiring Range Maximum $196,000
Union Type Not a Union Position
SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Category Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year 12
Scheduled Hours per Week 40
Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only
Is this a term position? No
If yes, length of term in months. N/A
Is this a grant funded position? No
Position Purpose The Director of Capital Projects has pivotal responsibility for the planning, execution, and management of Dartmouth's capital program. The Director of Capital Projects provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for the planning, design, and execution of both major & minor capital project initiatives across the institution. This role oversees the full lifecycle of capital development, from early feasibility and budgeting through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring that projects advance institutional priorities, meet academic and research needs, and uphold standards for quality, sustainability, and fiscal stewardship.
This Director serves as a key liaison among Campus Services leadership, faculty, administration, external consultants, and regulatory agencies. Serves as a thought leader with seasoned capital project delivery acumen and experience, with a thorough understanding of project delivery in institutional campus settings at all stages.
The position is also responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of capital projects assigned to direct reports, including planning, estimating, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, and problem solving. Besides capital projects, projects include both improvements and renovations to administrative, research, academic, residential, and athletic facilities to support the associated programs.
Dartmouth's Campus Services Division is responsible for planning, design, construction and operation of Dartmouth's buildings, campus landscape, and infrastructure. Dartmouth's facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings. These facilities serve over 5,600 students and 5,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces. Description Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities At least ten years of direct experience in planning, design, and management major capital construction projects, including LEED certified buildings.
Experience building effective capital programs of varying scales.
Documented success in meeting budget and schedule targets.
Bachelor's degree in technical field (engineering or architecture) or related to construction or project management or the equivalent.
Experience managing teams including staff resource allocation and deployment, training/skill development, and regular evaluation. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with high performance building, landscape design, construction, and standards.
Knowledge of utility systems, current energy efficient building systems, and energy conservation best practices.
Excellent communication skills.
Conceptual thinker who is attentive to details.
Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations.
Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections, and schedules.
Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries AVP, Project Management
Department Contact Phone Number 6463605
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Anthony Baldassari, AVP, Project Management
Department Contact's Phone Number Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required