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

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Departmental Overview

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.

Position Summary

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.

Application Review Date

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establishes clear performance metrics.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 consistently and effectively meeting budget and time deadlines.
• Advanced skills to lead, direct and manage personnel including selection, training, evaluating and as required taking corrective action.
• Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including skill to work effectively with multiple constituencies to advance organizational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn system-wide and campus policies.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)
• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Preferred)

Licenses / Certifications

• License to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. (Preferred)
• Certificate to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture (Preferred)

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $200,000.00 - $225,000.00.

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time [40 hours/week] Career position eligible for full UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is eligible for up to 2 days/week remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.