Director of Capital Projects , Capital Projects

Director of Capital Projects (0481U), Capital Projects #89637

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Capital Strategies provides a full suite of planning, design, real estate, construction, and development services to UC Berkeley. Capital Strategies is part of the Administrative Division and includes real estate professionals, architects, planners, engineers, construction managers, and administrative specialists, working together to serve the campus community.

The Director of Capital Projects manages the design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions, new facilities and infrastructure, as well as landscape projects. This position collects, develops, and analyzes technical data to determine project requirements and prepares information regarding specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and completion times.

The First Review Date for this job is November 5, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

• Provides management and coordination of the entire construction process, including design, constructability, value engineering, budget, cost, bidding, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensures adherence to schedules, terms, and conditions.
• Manages professional staff (of architects, engineers, landscape architects, project managers, analysts, and other design/construction professionals) and operational budgets.
• Conducts regular project reviews with senior staff. Regularly reviews financials and assesses staffing levels.
• Represents department in developing processes and procedures with campus service providers such as EH&S, U.C. Police, RSSP, CNS, Physical Plant, State Fire Marshal, State Architect, et cetera, to advance the interests of the campus.
• Directs all design and construction professionals under contract with the campus, conducts fee and contract negotiations, ensures code and regulation compliance, and guides project development.
• Serves as technical advisor and assists senior management on all planning and related project matters, exercising independent judgment and initiative.
• Recommends architectural and engineering planning and design procedures and standards.
• Advises senior management in responding to requests for information regarding the Capital Improvement Program, ensuring consistency and continuity in offering historical perspective in describing projects.
• Assesses staff development needs and recommends training opportunities for staff.
• Takes the lead in advising the management team on staffing needs and assignments.
• Develops monthly and annual reports and plans to the Associate Vice Chancellor or successor.
• Represents the department on campus committees such as Life Safety Committee and Deferred Maintenance Board.
• Serves as liaison with academic departments to ensure effective project design and delivery.

• Expert knowledge in planning, design, constructability, managing construction, design-build methodology, construction company management experience environmental issues, legal issues, federal, state and local laws, regulations and practices governing planning, building design and construction, and state and federal legislative processes.
• Advanced financial, budgeting and cost management skills, including interacting with and synthesizing widely divergent viewpoints and interests.
• Advanced knowledge of and/or the ability to learn the campus, including its vision, mission, goals, organization, achievements, infrastructure and short and long range strategic capital projects plans.
• Advanced organizational skills including skill in…