Senior Capital Project Manager

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Project Management 🗓️ April 13th, 2026

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Senior Capital Project Manager. This role manages capital improvement projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, program needs, and comply with UNC and State Construction Office standards. The manager collaborates with designers, campus partners, and contractors to align projects with university guidelines and policies.

Highlights

Manage capital projects ranging from $500,000 to over $100 million, including new buildings, renovations, infrastructure, and open space improvements.
Prepare budget and schedules, select designers, negotiate contracts, review documents, and monitor project progress.
Coordinate with campus partners, contractors, and authorities to ensure compliance with zoning, permit requirements, and development agreements.
Interpret and assist in developing planning and design policies and timely project modifications.
Require strong written and verbal communication skills and extensive knowledge of design and construction industry.
Must have or be able to obtain North Carolina architecture license and a valid North Carolina Driver’s License by start date.
Bachelor’s degree related to the assignment area with at least one year of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Prefer candidates with architectural project design and management experience, especially in higher education or institutional projects.
Eligibility for a $7,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments within 12 months of hire, contingent on state policy and budget.
Part of Facilities Planning & Design department responsible for planning and managing all capital improvement projects across the Chapel Hill campus.