The Director of Capital Projects and Planning is responsible for developing and implementing strategic decisions regarding investment in the City’s facilities, which include 32 buildings that total more than 2.9 million square feet. The incumbent will report directly to the Mayor, and oversee two project managers.  

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Prioritizes the maintenance and repair of all 32 buildings currently owned by the city
• Supervises two project managers, whose work it is to direct the overall management of major capital projects including the development of scopes of work, architect/engineer selection, development of bid specifications and related drawings and troubleshooting work progress.
• Provides advice and support to the Mayor and department heads regarding capital improvement projects throughout the city. May also be called upon to provide information to elected officials regarding the same.
• Researches and develops strategic options for long range capital planning and implements a method that would allow the city to prioritize capital improvement projects based on a variety of factors and considerations (e.g. public safety, financial, and political)
• Seeks to maximize returns on capital spending by finding low-cost alternatives to current practices; modeling financial implications of capital decisions; leveraging state and federal resources; analyzing building life cycles; prioritizing projects; taking advantage of economies of scale; and by using any other method that would allow the City to do more with less. 
• In conjunction with the Department of Public Works, plans for the routine maintenance of all city buildings through efficient use of the city’s work order software, Intelligov
• Coordinates and interacts with other agencies and local constituent groups.
• Interacts with public concerning events and incidents that arise as a result of capital projects.
• Develops and monitors contracts with special service providers (architects, engineers, etc.) to ensure quality capital projects and required services.
• Develops and administers the department’s operating budget.
• Manages House Doctor contracts and all other contracts related to the ongoing maintenance and repair of city buildings
• In conjunction with the head of Building and Grounds, plans for the optimal deployment of DPW crews
• Meets regularly with department heads regarding the care and maintenance of city buildings
• Recommends cost savings initiatives as well as energy saving improvements
• Ensures that the city’s buildings meet all applicable laws, including ADA standards and all State and Federal environmental compliance regulations

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or business administration, or a closely related field and 7+ years of related experience in construction, real estate, facilities management; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must possess a valid MA Motor Vehicle Drivers License.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction and maintenance; knowledge of the principles and practices of effective budgetary management, as well as financial modeling.  Working knowledge of computer hardware and software in support of departmental operations.

Ability to work independently; ability to maintain, manage, and organize records; ability to handle problems effectively in response to day-to-day crises; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to operate a computer; ability to deal appropriately with City employees, City official, contractors, trades workers and the public. Ability to prioritize projects based on multiple factors, which may include political, financial, public health and safety, etc.  Ability to analyze and explain financial implications of complex capital planning decisions.  Ability to recruit and train employees. 

Excellent organizational skills and skills in all work-related software applications.  Strong conceptual, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Send resume along with a cover letter to:

City Hall Personnel Office

93 Highland Avenue

Somerville MA 02143

Fax:  617-666-4426

TTY:  1-866-808-4851

Email:  employment_opportunitiessomervillema [dot] gov