Project Manager

Dartmouth College is seeking a Project Manager in Hanover, NH, responsible for delivering capital projects ranging from $25K to $3M. The role involves project planning, design, budgeting, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, five years in construction project management, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time onsite position with no remote work eligibility.
Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

04/17/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1011144

Position Title

Project Manager

Hiring Range Minimum

$79,900

Hiring Range Maximum

$93,700

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.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of
assigned capital projects. Typical projects include minor
renovations, faculty/staff relocations, or capital renewal of
building infrastructure. Projects will range in value from $25K to
$3M with the occasional larger project. The position requires the
facilitation and management of projects through all aspects
including planning, design, cost estimating, procurement, budget
control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting, turnover,
closeout, and problem solving. This position also requires close
collaboration and interaction with multiple contacts in the
divisions and departments across the College as well as outside
vendors, contractors and municipal agencies. The Project Manager
will lead multiple projects at any given time and must be nimble,
responsive and flexible while maintaining a strong customer-service
attitude.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and
experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to
construction or project management, or the equivalent combination
of education and experience.
• Five years in planning and administering construction
projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing
constituencies.
• Familiarity with design and construction processes.
• Ability to work with computerized systems.
• Familiarity with various forms of construction documents.
• Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and
ordinances.

Preferred Qualifications
• Skills in interpreting architectural and construction
contracts.
• Field experience on construction sites.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they
arise.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Danny Rico, Assistant Director for Renewal and Renovations, Project
Management

Department Contact Phone Number

Danny.Rico@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Danny Rico, Assistant Director for Renewal and Renovations, Project
Management

Department Contact's Phone Number

Danny.Rico@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all
underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76500

Key Accountabilities

Description

Overall Project Delivery
• Manages the full execution process for small-scale facilities
projects. Examples include classroom renovations, flooring
replacement, furniture requests, interior painting, and various
programmatic/departmental small renovation projects.
• Conducts meetings with customers, other stakeholders, FO&M
staff, and contractors to coordinate and schedule work to ensure
the effective use of labor and materials, and that the project will
be completed according to planned budget and schedule.
• Keeps stakeholders well-informed of project status.
Communicates issues affecting project program, budget, scope,
timeline or delivery. Enables the resolution of issues that arise
during the project. Develops project schedules and phasing plans as
required.

Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Planning/Programming/Design Phase Management
• Determines and documents scope of work on assigned
projects.
• On selected projects if required: Manages the design team
selection process including preparation of appropriate RFQs and
RFPs, and coordinates the development and review of design
documents at each phase of planning and design. Supports design
team activities and facilitates timely decision making.
• Manages the project team composed of consultant(s),
contractor(s) and College stakeholders to develop studies and/or
construction documents consistent with the approved project scope
and budget.

Percentage Of Time

15

Description

Construction/Closeout/Operations Turnover Management
• Assists in developing contractor bidder list and manages the
bidding and construction process to ensure timely delivery of
facility.
• Schedules and runs necessary meetings and oversees direct owner
contracts for site surveys, testing and inspections, and additional
specialty consulting as necessary.
• Manages internal and external members of project team to
successfully deliver projects, ensuring best value, timely delivery
of facility, and consistent application of best project management
practices and protocols.
• Provides timely briefings/reports, including assessment of
project milestones, schedule updates, detailed project budget cost
reports and financial projections.
• Negotiates Change Proposals and Change Orders and monitors
impact on project schedule and budget. Takes leadership in
resolving areas of disagreement between project stakeholders.
• Responsible for project quality control systems. Oversees and
coordinates reviews of all submittals and internal shop drawing
review.
• Manages timely and orderly Project Closeout activities. Works
with consultants, contractors and operations personnel to prepare a
punch-list for the contractor, and ensure punch-list items have
been addressed appropriately and accepts the work as
completed.
• Collaborates with other administrators in Campus Services to
anticipate and assure seamless transition between facility design,
construction and operations.
• Observes tests required by the contract documents and
coordinates testing activities by agents retained by the
College.
• Observes and reviews the contractor’s record drawings at
intervals appropriate for the project and reports any apparent
failure by the contractor to maintain records.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Dartmouth’s
construction safety and risk management policies.
• Manages construction and documents progress to ensure
compliance with university policies.

Percentage Of Time

25

Description

Financial Management
• Prepares project estimates and budgets working with internal
staff and contractors and by reviewing time and materials
requirements for the work.
• Responsible for project cost control. Ensures appropriate
authorization for all invoices, per Dartmouth’s signature
authorization policy. Provides budget updates, reviews proposed
change orders and reviews monthly financial reports with Campus
Services and financial managers at the College.
• Negotiates and bids contracts with outside contractors and
vendors; monitors and approves the activities of contract personnel
and services in assigned area of responsibility as required to
assure that satisfactory and acceptable performance standards,
specifications, material and labor cost, work schedules, etc., are
maintained.

Percentage Of Time

20

Description

Jurisdictional Authorities
• Together with other Campus Services constituents, coordinates
submissions to Jurisdictional Authorities for permitting, obtains
appropriate permits and approvals ensuring compliance with
regulations and all appropriate authorities.
• Coordinates Jurisdictional Authorities’ inspections necessary
to secure the Certificate of Occupancy in an expeditious
manner.

Percentage Of Time

5

Description

Miscellaneous
• Works with Campus Services management to ensure College
standards and policies and procedures are followed.
• Incorporates sustainability and energy efficiency principles
into everyday practices.

Percentage Of Time

5

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)
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of
improving culture and inclusion across the division.

Percentage Of Time

5

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural
awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with
others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents
• Additional Document #1