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University of California, Berkeley · 21 hours ago

Director of Capital Projects (0238U) - #81293

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $225K/yr

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Director of Capital Projects to lead negotiations and manage complex real estate transactions, particularly focusing on public-private partnerships and high-density developments.

Responsibilities

Leads negotiating teams to achieve optimal P3 and real estate transaction results for the University consistent with policies and good business practices

Plans and directs transactions to fit within the University policy framework while still creatively structuring the transactions to achieve the desired results

Performs and manages the most complex real estate financial analyses

Uses expert techniques for property valuation, including discounted cash flow and development residual analysis to estimate value

Ensures adherence to policies and procedures for financing and debt issues, cultivates a great working relationship with UCOP Finance, and coordinates of Regents’ agenda items

Resolves project issues requiring specialized knowledge and experience and is widely recognized by organizational staff for their expert knowledge in P3 agreements and student housing, commercial, and industrial development

Establishes project milestones and schedules, prepares cost estimates, functional studies, construction plans, specifications, and monitors for adherence to master-plans, budgets, and schedules

Develops and manages stakeholder management strategies, both on and off campus

Develops criteria and performance specifications required to meet unique operating requirements and building safety codes

Acts as liaison among participants and resolves problems or conflicts between budgets and operational needs

Manages work of other managers and staff within the Capital Strategies department

Provides input and guidance to all UC locations and UCOP staff. Provides leadership and feedback to all UC locations in strategic planning and guidance on P3 real estate transaction best-practices

Qualification

Real estate principlesReal estate lawBusiness transactionsProject managementMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelNegotiation skillsCustomer service orientationPolitical acumenCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Expert knowledge of real estate principles and practices, methods and procedures used in competitive real estate transactions, including value analysis and sources, selection techniques, applicable rules, regulations, laws, policies, guidelines and practices

Expert knowledge of real estate law, the California Public Contract Code and an expert in understanding the University's Business and Finance Bulletins and other relevant rules, guidelines, policies and practices

Expert knowledge of and skills in business transactions in a complex legal and policy environment

Expert organizational, presentation and negotiation skills

Expert written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including expert ability to deal with broad and a variety of constituencies with expert customer service orientation and skills

Expert listening and political acumen skills, and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills

Expert knowledge of design and construction, contract administration, and state building codes, including expert understanding of real estate and development industry practices

Expert project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects and critical components of projects with a significant impact on the organization

Expert skill in building, maintaining, and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve short- and long-range program implementation goals

Expert skill in advising and consulting with all levels of management, capital planning, budgeting, and construction professionals

Expert skill in promoting, advancing, and implementing P3 and student housing programs

Expert skills in Microsoft Project and Excel software

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, Finance, Architecture, Urban Planning and/or equivalent experience/training