Senior Director of Capital Planning and Project Services

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in a finance, construction, or higher educational setting, with at least five years of experience managing staff and a budget
• Understanding of the major design and construction management processes including project budget development, consultant management, bidding process, contract management, insurance, safety, change management, scheduling, tracking, and control
• Advanced Excel skills, including work with large data sets, tables, and multiple data sources
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following Additional Qualifications are strongly preferred. If you meet some, but not all, you are still encouraged to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn

• Experience in a university, research facility or academic medical center setting is preferred
• Oracle knowledge and familiarity with graphic software is preferred
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals

Working Conditions

FAD actively supports hybrid work where business needs allow. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA).

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Additional Information

Please note:

Harvard has retained Korn Ferry for this search. For a detailed job description, to submit a nomination, or to apply, please email Abby Gupta at Abigail.G[redacted]

• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
• We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
• This position has a 90-day orientation and review period.

More about FAD:
Within and across the University, we aim to be exemplary colleagues, trusted partners, valued advisors, and agents of positive change.

Within our own community, we aspire to:

• Engage with respect, honesty, and integrity
• Cultivate equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Welcome innovation, collaboration, and flexibility
• Enjoy our work, grow professionally, and aim for the extraordinary

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