New Direction New Orleans · 1 month ago
Director of Capital Projects
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNew Direction New Orleans is seeking a Director of Capital Projects responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of the City of New Orleans' capital improvement program. The role involves ensuring major infrastructure and facility investments are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with citywide priorities while coordinating across various departments and external partners.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and oversee the City's capital improvement program, ensuring alignment with the Mayor's priorities, adopted capital budgets, and long-term infrastructure plans
Direct the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of capital projects across multiple departments, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
Serve as the central coordinating entity for capital projects involving Public Works, Property Management, Resilience and Sustainability, Parks & Parkways, and other departments to reduce duplication and improve sequencing
Support the Deputy CAO of Infrastructure in convening and staffing the Capital Cabinet or equivalent coordination body to align funding, scheduling, and execution of major projects
Coordinate with Finance and Budget staff to track capital expenditures, manage cash flow, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements, including grants and bond proceeds
Oversee consultant and contractor performance; enforce contract terms; manage change orders; and ensure accountability for cost, schedule, and deliverables
Publish and maintain a citywide capital project tracker and provide regular public updates on project status, timelines, and impacts to residents and businesses
Identify risks to project delivery and implement mitigation strategies; establish performance metrics and dashboards to track progress and outcomes
Coordinate capital delivery with utilities, transportation agencies, and regional partners to minimize conflicts, improve sequencing, and reduce disruption to residents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field
At least 10-12 years of experience managing complex capital projects or infrastructure programs, preferably in a municipal or public-sector environment
Demonstrated experience delivering large, multi-year capital programs involving multiple funding sources and stakeholders
Strong project management, budgeting, and contract administration skills
Exceptional coordination, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-departmental teams and external partners
Commitment to transparency, accountability, and resident-focused public service
Preferred
Master's degree
Familiarity with federal and state funding programs (e.g., DOT, FEMA, HUD, resilience or infrastructure grants)
Company
New Direction New Orleans
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase