Director, Capital Projects, Planning & Analysis

The Director of Capital Projects, Planning & Analysis provides strategic leadership for the planning, design, development, and execution of major capital projects, campus infrastructure improvements, exhibit initiatives, and organizational planning efforts across the New England Aquarium's campuses. This role oversees a portfolio of projects that advance the Aquarium's mission, guest experience, operational effectiveness, animal habitats, and resiliency goals. The Director serves as a key partner to senior leadership in advancing the Aquarium's master campus plan capital investments and resiliency strategies, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget, and in alignment with institutional priorities. The position leads cross-functional teams and external partners through all phases of project delivery, from concept development through implementation and post-occupancy evaluation. This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefits package. The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with the option for a hybrid schedule, working some days on-site and some days remotely. On-site presence is required during the planning, coordination, and execution of major renovation, construction, and capital improvement projects. Remote days are only available for residents of MA, RI, NH, ME, NY and VT. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Capital Program Leadership Lead planning, design, development, and execution of a portfolio of capital projects, including exhibits, facility renovations, infrastructure upgrades, site improvements, and resiliency initiatives. Direct all phases of project delivery: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and post-occupancy evaluation. Partner with leadership to set project priorities, define scope, assess risk, develop budgets, and align capital investments with master planning and long-term operational needs. Lead projects that strengthen infrastructure, mitigate climate-related risk, improve business continuity, and advance the Aquarium's resiliency strategy. Portfolio Oversight & Accountability Maintain accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder satisfaction across the portfolio. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting, grant obligations, environmental standards, and organizational policies. Oversee project documentation, including feasibility studies, business cases, design packages, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, procurement documents, and post-project evaluations. Team, Consultant & Contractor Management Lead multidisciplinary teams of staff, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty vendors. Oversee procurement, bidding, contract negotiation, and vendor performance management for quality, safety, schedule, and budget. Review design concepts, construction documents, technical specifications, and project deliverables for alignment with institutional standards. Collaborate with Campus Operations, Animal Care, Guest Experience, and other departments to identify and prioritize investments. Resiliency, Infrastructure & Campus Planning Support short and long-term capital plans addressing deferred maintenance, climate resilience, energy efficiency, campus modernization, and operational reliability. Participate in institutional master planning and long-range planning, assessing emerging needs, opportunities, and risks to inform capital investment decisions. Exhibit Planning & Design Lead planning, design, and implementation of new exhibits and major exhibit renovations. Translate programmatic and operational needs from internal stakeholders into exhibit concepts and design solutions, balancing animal, guest, staff, infrastructure, accessibility, sustainability, and maintenance considerations. Manage external exhibit designers, fabricators, and specialty consultants from concept through installation and opening, integrating exhibits with building system…

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