Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority associate degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.  CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.  We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs. 

The Director of Capital Projects and Planning is responsible for leading and directing capital construction and facilities renewal projects at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). In this role the Director will work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues, external stakeholders, contractors, and vendors on projects from the conceptual design stage to completion.  This includes managing new construction, renovations, and large-scale maintenance projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.

Spread over 386 acres of land on four campuses in three counties, the CSM building portfolio totals over 650,000 square feet of space in 24 buildings.  The capital program consists of projects across the portfolio and includes construction of new buildings, major renovations, replacement of building-wide infrastructure, gut renovations, life safety upgrades, and departmental initiatives and facilities renewal projects.

This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive results. The Director is responsible for working collaboratively to set goals, develop, and implement strategies, and ensure the efficient and effective execution of capital projects and initiatives. Utilizing interdisciplinary technical skills, the Director is responsible for oversee the organization, planning, bidding, scheduling, and implementation of projects; coordinating assignments; and managing people, materials, equipment, budgets, schedules, and contracts. The Director also works closely with the Vice President for Operations and Planning and the Vice President for Financial Services to implement the Facilities Master Plan, develop the Capital Improvement Plan, and coordinate capital project funding submissions to state and local county funding agencies.

Reports to: Vice President, Division of Operations and Planning

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students.  The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks:  Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Essential Functions: 
 

• 30% Capital Project Planning:
  • Works closely with senior leadership to align capital project plans with the college’s long-term strategic goals and master plans
  • Leads discussions with project sponsors, stakeholders, department and division management on strategic goals, resources, scheduling, plans, and challenges.
  • Reviews existing facilities and enrollment trends to determine appropriate categories and need for space on campuses.  
  • Assists in the development, submission, and deployment of the Facilities Master Plan and the Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP), which includes the Annual Capital Budget Request submission.   
  • Helps ensure the College follows the Maryland Community College Construction Grant Program (CCCGP) and the Maryland Community College Facilities Manual as it relates to State funded projects.   
  • Works with the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), the Department of General Services (DGS), and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the State approval and funding process.  
  • Communicates with the state agencies throughout the capital funding process including the coordination of requirement documentation.
  • Coordinates submittals for each of the required State of Maryland reviews (Schematic, DD, 95% and CD)
  • Coordinates the development of Part I & II programs and all other required documentation needed to request state and county funding of a capital project.
  • Assists in the development of initial project proposals, final project proposals, project design, state submission, bidding and construction of capital projects, scheduled maintenance projects, hazardous materials projects and special projects.

• Performs other related work as required. 

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, architecture, business administration or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred. 

• Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of developing and implementing capital construction or facilities renewal projects.
• Familiarity with higher education policy, strategy, and practice.

• A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, LEED).  A strong track record of successful project delivery in higher education, healthcare, local government or a similarly complex environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
 

• Knowledge of organizational and management practices related to the analysis and evaluation of construction projects, project programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Familiarity with principles and practices of project administration and supervision.
• Ability to read plans and comprehend scope of projects assigned.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate construction projects.
• Ability to analyze problems and offer alternative solutions.
• Strong leadership skills and project management skills.
• Demonstrated group facilitation, team building and collaboration skills. 
• Ability to gather, analyze, report, and make recommendations based on campus data and other information. 
• Ability to develop and manage budgets. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Ability to move around all areas of a construction site.

• Office environment with occasional travel.
• Availability to work outside regular business hours as needed.