Senior Project Manager, Housing

Position Number: 1129237

Position Title: Senior Project Manager, Housing

Salary Range: $127,700 – $150,000

Location: Hanover, NH (Onsite only)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time (12 months, 40 hours per week)

Posting Date: 02/28/2025 |
Open Until Filled
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The position of Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of major capital projects in a manner that promotes responsible and innovative stewardship of the Dartmouth campus. The projects will be the delivery of undergraduate housing in the form of new construction and renewal. Senior PM oversight responsibilities include planning, design, cost estimating, budget and schedule control, permitting, construction and close‑out/turnover of completed projects.

Project Management Services is part of Campus Services with a focus on space management, campus and project planning, and the design and construction of campus buildings and landscapes. Dartmouth facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings, serving over 6,000 students and 4,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (architecture, engineering or construction/project management) or the equivalent.
• Ten years in planning, design and administering major capital construction projects.
• Experience managing the full life cycle of project delivery including the planning and design process.
• Field experience on construction sites.
• Knowledge of LEED Certification process and/or experience with Design and construction of LEED certified buildings.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections and schedules.

• Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
• Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
• Familiar with property rights, easements, surveys, and other entitlements.
• Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
• Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with high performance building and landscape design and construction standards.

• Coordinate the capital project delivery process from initial planning and programming through design management, construction administration, start‑up, commissioning, and close‑out of new construction and/or renovation projects.
• Facilitate effective communication throughout the project, particularly during transition of project phases.
• Account for the development, management, reporting and maintenance of the project budget and schedule from planning through project closeout.
• Inform stakeholders of project status and present capital project reports at regularly scheduled team meetings. Communicate issues affecting project program, budget, scope, timeline, or delivery. Take leadership role to resolve areas of disagreement between project stakeholders.
• Create and sustain an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, respect, accountability, and diversity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including ability to represent the College independently through the project entitlement process (planning, zoning, building permit).
• Experience negotiating with various constituents both internally and externally.
• Act as a role model and mentor for other members of the project management services team, including career growth and development.
• Oversee field staff.
• Proactively recommend capital project delivery strategies and seeks to streamline process and delivery after each project.
• Provide support to Campus Services partners, as it relates to collaboration with the Office of Advancement and relevant donor(s) as required by project (presentation materials, donor signage, etc.).
• Engage with continuing education and career development to…