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Assistant Director of Capital Project Integration
Prestigious Ivy League Institution | Northeast U.S. | Rare Career Opportunity
Are you a seasoned facilities or construction management professional ready to make a lasting impact at one of the most elite academic institutions in the world? We are seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Project Integration to join a world-class team at a renowned Ivy League university. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work in a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
In this high-visibility leadership role, you’ll be the bridge between capital project completion and long-term operational success—driving the turnover of new construction and renovation projects into facilities operations. You'll implement standardized turnover protocols, ensure operational readiness, and lead cross-functional collaboration between project managers, trades, and operations teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the operational lead for capital project turnover from project management to facilities operations.
- Develop and implement standardized turnover processes, including documentation, checklists, and training protocols.
- Ensure operational readiness of assets and building systems for post-project performance and sustainability.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth project transitions that align with long-term campus operations.
- Integrate new assets and systems into existing planned and preventive maintenance platforms.
- Define expectations and share best practices for turnover procedures across departments and teams.
- Facilitate effective training, commissioning, and documentation handoffs for operational continuity.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, facilities management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of facilities or capital project experience in a complex campus or institutional environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proven leadership in project handover, commissioning, or operations.
Preferred:
- Background in trades, building operations, or sustainability-focused construction.
- Certifications related to high-performance buildings or energy efficiency.
- Experience with commissioning, preventive maintenance systems, and campus environments—especially in higher education.
If you’re passionate about building systems, long-term operational excellence, and thrive in a mission-driven environment—this role offers an exceptional platform to lead, innovate, and make a difference at one of the top institutions in the world.
Assistant Director of Capital Project Integration Benefits:
- Great quality of life, PTO, 6 floating holidays, and closure during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year week
- Amazing Culture that really cares about their people and students
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement contribution match of 9% above salary
- Relocation offered on a case-by-case basis
Apply today using the contact information below to explore this prestigious opportunity.
Email: Ehawkins@goodwinrecruiting.com
Phone number: 202-601-8882
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Eshon Hawkins