Project Manager
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, United States
Position Information
Title: Project Manager
Location: Hanover, NH
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hiring Range: $85,000 - $105,000
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, onsite only.
Position Purpose
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned capital projects, ranging from $25,000 to $3M, including minor renovations, faculty/staff relocations, and capital renewal of building infrastructure.
Description
The role requires the facilitation and management of projects through all phases: planning, design, cost estimating, procurement, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, turnover, closeout, and problem solving. The Project Manager leads multiple projects simultaneously, collaborates with college divisions, outside vendors, contractors, and municipal agencies, and maintains a strong customer‑service attitude.
Required Qualifications – Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years in planning and administering construction projects.
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to construction or project management, or equivalent.
Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
Familiarity with design and construction processes, forms, and safety requirements.
Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
Proficiency with computerized systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
Field experience on construction sites.
Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues.
Responsibilities
Manage full execution process for small‑scale facilities projects.
Conduct meetings with customers, stakeholders, FO&M staff, and contractors to coordinate and schedule work.
Keep stakeholders well‑informed of project status, communicate issues, and enable resolution.
Develop project schedules, phasing plans, and construction safety awareness.
Manage design team selection, RFQs/RFPs, and review design documents.
Guide design efforts to ensure adherence to Dartmouth Design and Construction Guidelines.
Oversee procurement, bidding, and construction processes; ensure timely delivery and quality control.
Provide budget updates, review change orders, and monitor project cost control.
Negotiate change proposals, resolve stakeholder disputes, and maintain construction safety policies.
Coordinate with Jurisdictional Authorities for permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates.
Address sustainability and energy efficiency principles.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Driving a vehicle is a preferred but not required function of this role.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy; for details see
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy .
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Danny Rico, Director for Renovation & Renewal —
Danny.Rico@dartmouth.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional: Additional Document #1
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: Project Manager
Location: Hanover, NH
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hiring Range: $85,000 - $105,000
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, onsite only.
Position Purpose
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of assigned capital projects, ranging from $25,000 to $3M, including minor renovations, faculty/staff relocations, and capital renewal of building infrastructure.
Description
The role requires the facilitation and management of projects through all phases: planning, design, cost estimating, procurement, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, turnover, closeout, and problem solving. The Project Manager leads multiple projects simultaneously, collaborates with college divisions, outside vendors, contractors, and municipal agencies, and maintains a strong customer‑service attitude.
Required Qualifications – Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years in planning and administering construction projects.
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to construction or project management, or equivalent.
Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
Familiarity with design and construction processes, forms, and safety requirements.
Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
Proficiency with computerized systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
Field experience on construction sites.
Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues.
Responsibilities
Manage full execution process for small‑scale facilities projects.
Conduct meetings with customers, stakeholders, FO&M staff, and contractors to coordinate and schedule work.
Keep stakeholders well‑informed of project status, communicate issues, and enable resolution.
Develop project schedules, phasing plans, and construction safety awareness.
Manage design team selection, RFQs/RFPs, and review design documents.
Guide design efforts to ensure adherence to Dartmouth Design and Construction Guidelines.
Oversee procurement, bidding, and construction processes; ensure timely delivery and quality control.
Provide budget updates, review change orders, and monitor project cost control.
Negotiate change proposals, resolve stakeholder disputes, and maintain construction safety policies.
Coordinate with Jurisdictional Authorities for permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates.
Address sustainability and energy efficiency principles.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Driving a vehicle is a preferred but not required function of this role.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy; for details see
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy .
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Danny Rico, Director for Renovation & Renewal —
Danny.Rico@dartmouth.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional: Additional Document #1
#J-18808-Ljbffr