SENIOR CAPITAL COST MANAGER

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

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Academic Research, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Benchmarking, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Codes, Business Intelligence Software, Capital Analysis, Capital Project, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Data Visualization Tools, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Energy & Utilities, Facilities Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Hospital, Information Technology & Information Systems, Investment Management, Leadership, Metrics, Operational Support, Options Analysis, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Real Estate, Reporting Dashboards, Research Laboratory, Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety Training, State Laws and Regulations, Stewardship, Sustainability, Tableau, Team Player, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Job Description** UW Facilities manages the University's buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Transportation Services and Safety. Lastly, there is the Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations group. Supporting these groups, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Asset Management has an outstanding opportunity for a **Senior Capital Cost Manager** to join the team. The Senior Capital Cost Manager supports the University's Asset Management group by providing independent, data-driven cost analysis that informs early project definition, scope development, and delivery method decisions across the capital portfolio. This role ensures that project budgets are credible, comparable, and aligned with intended scope, institutional standards, market conditions, and relevant peer and private sector benchmarks. Positioned at the front end of the capital lifecycle, the analyst partners closely with account and portfolio managers, campus planners, project managers, finance staff, and consultants to evaluate cost reasonableness, identify risks, and support options-based decision-making for academic, research, healthcare/hospital, and auxiliary facilities at the Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma and medical campuses. **Key Responsibilities** **Project Formation & Early Budgeting - 30%** + Support project formation by informing early-phase budgets and estimates provided by consultants using historical project data and benchmark metrics. + Assess cost implications of programmatic assumptions, building systems, site conditions, utility connections, permitting and delivery method selection. + Identify cost risks, scope gaps, and anomalies prior to project authorization. + Assist with options analysis and scenario modeling to support leadership decisions. **Benchmarking & Cost Analytics- 30%** + Develop and maintain a benchmark cost database for facilities projects, including construction, soft costs, escalation, contingencies, and allowances. + Normalize historical project data to enable consistent comparisons across project types and delivery methods. + Analyze cost drivers for complex facilities (e.g., laboratories, research cores, utilities, specialized systems). + Conduct peer benchmarking with comparable R1 research institutions and regional/national datasets, highlighting discrepancies and identifying opportunities for cost saving measures. **Delivery Support & Cost Governance- 20%** + Partner with project managers during delivery to assess cost trends relative to benchmarks. + Support scope, budget, and change discussions with objective, data-backed analysis. + Establish and maintain cost benchmarking standards and methodologies within Asset Management in alignment with state- mandated forms. + Track budget (and scope) variability of projects from formation to completion to inform cost and performance metrics and potential areas of improvement (e.g. unit pricing, soft costs, contingencies, delivery method, escalation, code/standard impacts, etc.). **Reporting & Communication- 20%** + Prepare clear, concise reports and dashboards for Facilities leadership, campus stakeholders, and governance bodies. + Communicate assumptions, limitations, and findings in a manner that is accessible to non-technical audiences. + Serve as a trusted internal advisor on cost reasonableness and market conditions, questioning or validating areas of differentiation. **Core Competencies** + Analytical rigor and attention to detail + Early-phase judgment and independence + Collaborative, service-oriented mindset + Clear written and verbal communication + Stewardship of public and institutional resources **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, finance, or a related field. + 8-12+ years of experience in cost analysis, estimating, benchmarking, or capital financial analysis. + Demonstrated experience working with large-scale capital projects in institutional or public-sector environments. + Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency. + Ability to translate technical cost data into actionable insights and presentation-quality communications. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. **Preferred Qualifications** + Familiarity with laboratory, research, and infrastructure project cost drivers. + Knowledge of multiple delivery methods (DBB, GCCM/CM-at-Risk, Progressive Design-Build). + Experience with capital project management or construction management. + Knowledge of constructability considerations in historic and existing buildings. + Familiarity with applicable building codes, life-safety requirements, and renovation constraints. + Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). + Note that while experience with cost estimating may be beneficial, this position will not be responsible for performing design phase cost estimates and at its core is focused on cost analysis rather than quantity take-offs, unit costs, and the like. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $159,996.00 annual **Pay Range Maximum:** $180,000.00 annual **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** Not Applicable **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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