Position Details
Position Information Posting date: 03102026 Closing date: Open Until Filled Yes Position Number: 1128705 Position Title: Program Manager Hiring Range: Minimum 106600 Hiring Range Maximum: 133200 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: na Is this a grant funded position: No
Position Purpose Dartmouth will often bundle a group of capital projects with a common objective into a discrete program. The Program Manager has supporting responsibility for the execution and management of specific capital programs. These programs will be defined by the Senior Director Project Management Services as priorities are defined by senior College leadership. The position is responsible for the successful delivery of capital projects assigned to themselves direct reports and/or external project managers including planning estimating budget control permitting construction scheduling reporting and problem solving.
Dartmouths Campus Services is responsible for planning design construction and operation of Dartmouths buildings campus landscape and infrastructure. Dartmouths facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings. These facilities serve over 5600 students and 5000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic research administrative athletic and residential spaces.
Description
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with high performance buildings landscape design construction and standards. • Knowledge of utility systems current energy efficient building systems and energy conservation best practices. • Excellent communication skills. • Conceptual thinker who is attentive to details. • Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies. • Familiarity with Town State and Federal codes and ordinances. • Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations. • Ability to develop and maintain project budgets cash flow projections and schedules.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Daniel Rico Director of Renovation and Renewal Department Contact Phone Number: 6036463605 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Daniel Rico Director of Renovation and Renewal Department Contacts 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. http://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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Key Accountabilities
Description Program Management Recommends priority of renovation and renewal projects within the program in collaboration with the other Directors and Managers within Campus Services. Develops proposals to substantiate program priorities and resulting impact on Dartmouths buildings infrastructure and capital-operating budgets. Collaborates with the Assistant Director for Renovation & Renewal to develop and apply project delivery methods to assure best value results. Participates as a senior member of team of professionals in project planning and programming. Serves as main Dartmouth point of contact for external owners project management OPM teams. Ensures OPM follows appropriate College policies and procedures - particularly related to communication procurement and internal approvals. Establishes estimating and cost control procedures to ensure efficient utilization of institutional funds. Evaluates and tracks performance parameters including program-level budgets schedules and approvals. Supports reporting to administrative faculty and trustee committees on program status and all associated facilities design and construction projects. Works with considerable latitude and independence under the general guidance of the Assistant Director of Renovation & Renewal. Takes initiative in anticipating technical issues and problems that will confront the College.
Percentage Of Time: 50
Description Project Management For assigned projects leads the capital project delivery process through the study design construction and close-out phases of new construction and renovation projects. Facilitates communication throughout project particularly during transition from one phase to the next. Develops and maintains project schedules and budgets from planning through project closeout. Keeps stakeholders well-informed of project status through regular team meetings and presentation of capital project reports. Takes leadership role to resolve areas of disagreement between project stakeholders. Collaborates and coordinates activities with the Directors and Managers within Campus Services including project scope impact on operations and technical specifications. Manages the project team composed of consultants contractors and College stakeholders to develop and review construction documents consistent with the approved project scope and budget. Manages the bidding and construction process to ensure timely delivery of facility. Arranges and monitors the timely and orderly Project Closeout activities. Coordinates submissions to Jurisdictional Authorities for permitting and ensures compliance with appropriate regulations. Responsible for project quality control and cost control. Provides budget updates reviews proposed change orders and discusses project issues with the AD as needed. Coordinates the value engineering process. Actively applies sustainability and energy efficiency principles.
Percentage Of Time: 25
Description Staff Management Guides and gives technical and managerial assistance to subordinate employees in the performance of their duties. Collaborates with the AD and other Facility Directors to ensure parallel personnel administration policies and objectives among staff. Works with Campus Services Financial Office to ensure appropriate fiscal procurement and resource administration within area of responsibility.
Percentage Of Time: 15
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. Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions interactions and communications with others. Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training including promotion of the 7 Principles: Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability, and Respect. Collaborates when appropriate on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College.
Percentage Of Time: 10
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