The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Campus Capital and Space Planning (CCSP) department seeks a Capital Plan Manager to join our vibrant, committed team of professionals. UNM CCSP manages the capital plan and capital outlay process in close coordination with University leadership. This is a continuous annual process that prioritizes and manages capital outlay requests, appropriations, and approvals for University projects including new construction, renovation, acquisition, demolition, repairs, and campus improvements.

The Capital Planning team works with the Capital Investment Planning Committee (CIPC) to create and maintain the 5-Year Capital Plan for Albuquerque campuses. The Committee is co-chaired by the Director of Campus Capital & Space Planning and Assistant Vice President of Academic Resource Management. The Capital Plan Manager will play a key role on this committee.

The Capital Plan Manager will:

Coordinate all aspects of capital planning and management to include overseeing the University's annual capital improvement priorities. Provide strategic guidance and oversight in the development, coordination, and implementation of capital plans. Lead request and approval process for campus-wide capital projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with senior leadership, ensure planning and presentation of capital renewal needs coordinate with the institution's broader capital agenda and legislative presentation strategy.
• Serve as the University's liaison and representative for capital planning, capital appropriations, capital project approvals, and presentations to governing boards and agencies.
• Establish programs to manage the University's capital portfolio. Develop, oversee, and present the institution's priorities for integration into the annual and multi-year capital plans.
• Represent the University in capital projects and plans with internal units that share campus capital project and planning responsibilities. Work in partnership with leadership across all UNM campuses to coordinate the capital projects and planning of campus environments and facilities.
• Develop intra-departmental processes to ensure that facility renewal and modernization needs are integrated into annual capital and multi-year plans. Establish and manages strategic plans and processes related to capital project and planning processes.
• Coordinate approvals for all UNM capital projects and planning expenditures, provides required documentation, and serves a liaison with internal and external approval boards.
• Work closely with University project managers, financial officers, Budget Office, and Government Relations throughout the capital projects appropriations process.
• May supervise and/or lead lower graded staff and/or student employees.
• Recommend and participate in the development of University policies and procedures; may serve on University planning and policy-making committees.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

UNM OFFERS AN OUTSTANDING BENEFITS PACKAGE, including:

• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave
• Health (medical, dental, and vision) benefits for employees and their family
• Retirement benefits through NM Education Retirement Bureau
• Tuition remission benefits for staff, additional education benefits to spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children of eligible employees and retirees
• Life Insurance benefits
• Long-Term Care benefits and more 

How we work: 
Currently, CCSP is working a hybrid schedule, three days in-office, two days remote; this may fluctuate in the future.
CCSP is committed to training, education, and support in areas where prior experience can be enhanced.
We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff!

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Smartsheet, Microsoft Adobe software tools
• Knowledge of fiscal management 
• Knowledge or familiarity of the capital planning process in New Mexico
• Knowledge of UNM Regent Committee Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Higher Education Department Policies and Procedures

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the online application, include a cover letter, include a current resume, and provide (3) Professional references. Be sure to include your full professional employment history.

1. Complete the official online application.
2. Cover Letter – Please attach a cover letter that describes why you want this job. Address how your qualifications and work experience match the position and the preferred qualifications detailed in this job advertisement.
3. Resume – Please attach your current resume. Your resume should include a complete work history with beginning and ending dates (month/year).
4. References – Applicants must provide names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references with your application materials. References will not be contacted without the permission of the applicant.

Your cover letter, resume, and references should be uploaded as a PDF file. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics. 

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.