Director of Capital Projects Administration   Employer: Columbia University Job Location: New York , NY Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Owners Job Description: Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking applicants for the Director of Capital Projects Administration position. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in all aspects of financial management with some background in contract administration required. The Director will manage the administration for capital projects and construction-related spending for Columbia University Facilities in order to support project managers with the administrative burden and allow the project managers to focus on core construction competencies. Candidates seeking consideration must have sound knowledge of construction management and procurement as well as financial controls. Company Description: From its beginnings in a schoolhouse in lower Manhattan, Columbia University has grown to encompass two principal campuses: the historic, neoclassical campus in the Morningside Heights neighborhood and the modern Medical Center further uptown, in Washington Heights. Today, Columbia is one of the top academic and research institutions in the world, conducting path-breaking research in medicine, science, the arts, and the humanities. It includes three undergraduate schools, thirteen graduate and professional schools, and a school of continuing education.