About the role
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco- based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https: // policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Position DetailsPosition Information
Posting date 06/05/2026Closing 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
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries AVP, Project Management Department Contact Phone Number 646-3605 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 pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory 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 Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https: // policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions Dartmouth College has retained ZRG Partners to assist in the search for the Director, Capital Projects position. For more information and toapply for this role , please visit ZRG Partner's website at: https: // www. zrgpartners.com/jobboard/dartmouth-college Quick Link https: // searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85225
Key Accountabilities
Description Program Management & Execution
Percentage Of Time 50 Description Staff Management
Percentage Of Time 30 Description Strategic Planning
Percentage Of Time 10 Description Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
Percentage Of Time 10
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-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.-- Performs other duties as assigned.
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