Vice President of Campus Operations

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Campus Operations and Facilities is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning development operation and maintenance of all campus facilities and grounds. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Finance and Administration this role plays a critical part in supporting the institutions academic research and administrative functions by ensuring that campus facilities are safe efficient and sustainable; and plays a key role in planning and implementing capital projects sustainability initiatives and operational efficiencies across all university facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Real Estate Management:

• Develop and implement comprehensive plans for campus facilities including short-term and long-term capital projects renovations and deferred maintenance.

• Ensure alignment of facilities planning with the institutions strategic goals and objectives.

• Oversee the universitys real estate portfolio including space planning design and engineering. Manage lease agreements and property acquisitions as needed.

• Manage relationships with external real estate developers brokers legal counsel and municipal agencies.

• Oversee space planning and utilization across all campus facilities to optimize occupancy and operational efficiency.

• Ensure all real estate activities comply with local state and federal laws institutional policies and reporting requirements.

• Monitor market trends zoning regulations and economic indicators that may impact institutional property interests.

• Coordinate real estate-related aspects of capital projects including site selection permitting and community engagement.

• Collaborate with finance and legal departments on property financing structures tax implications and title matters

Facilities Operations and Maintenance:

• Manage day-to-day operations of campus facilities including maintenance repairs and upgrades.

• Ensure compliance with local state and federal building codes and environmental regulations.

• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend the lifecycle of assets and reduce emergency repairs.

• Lead the development and execution of deferred maintenance strategies including prioritization and funding plans.

• Manage team responsible for campus-wide utility systems (electricity water HVAC etc.) and implement energy efficiency initiatives.

• Oversee service contracts vendor performance and procurement for maintenance-related supplies and equipment.

Capital Project Management:

• Lead capital projects from conception to completion including construction renovations and new building development.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and meet quality standards.

• Lead the development of the campus master plan in coordination with institutional leadership and external consultants.

• Coordinate with architects engineers construction managers and project teams to ensure that project scope schedule and budgets are clearly defined and maintained.

• Ensure capital projects meet institutional goals for functionality aesthetics sustainability and accessibility.

• Establish governance and approval processes for capital projects ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain metrics and reporting tools to track project performance budgets and timelines for executive leadership and board presentations.

Sustainability and Energy Management:

• Implement and oversee sustainability initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact across campus.

• Integrate sustainable practices into facilities management strategies.

• Oversee campus energy systems including utility management energy sourcing building automation and renewable energy integration.

• Identify opportunities for energy savings and efficiency improvements across facilities infrastructure and daily operations.

• Lead initiatives to achieve or maintain green building certifications (e.g. LEED ENERGY STAR) and other sustainability benchmarks.

• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to promote sustainability education engagement and research partnerships

Emergency Management:

• Develop and implement emergency management plans to safeguard the campus community during crises or disasters.

• Conduct regular risk assessments for events and campus operations implementing strategies to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.

• Provide leadership during crisis situations serving as a key member of the institutions emergency response team.

• Coordinate with campus security and local authorities as necessary.

Leadership:

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of facilities professionals including directors managers and support staff. Foster a culture of collaboration communication innovation and continuous improvement within the facilities and campus operations departments.

• Collaborate with university leadership academic departments and external stakeholders to support campus operations and facilities.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment of facility management activities with institutional goals.

Budget Management:

• Lead the development implementation and management of multi-million-dollar budgets across facilities capital projects maintenance sustainability events and auxiliary services

• Manage the facilities budget including capital expenditures operating expenses and long-term maintenance planning.

• Optimize resource allocation to achieve cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.

Campus Operations and Events

• Ensure compliance with campus policies local regulations and safety protocols for all event-related activities.

• Represent the university in high-profile events building strong relationships with community stakeholders and external partners

• Ensure compliance with campus policies local regulations and safety protocols for all event-related activities.

• Represent the university in high-profile events building strong relationships with community stakeholders and external partners.

• Supervise event operations staff and provide professional development opportunities to enhance team performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business Administration or related field.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management facilities operations capital project management or campus infrastructure including oversight of unionized teams.

• Strong knowledge of building systems real estate management and compliance with regulatory codes is essential. with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.

• Deep knowledge of facilities and operations management in a complex organizational setting.

• Must have demonstrable experience in managing labor relations and navigate collective bargaining agreements within the workforce.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements building codes and industry standards related to facilities management.

• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and initiatives with a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Facilities Management Engineering Architecture Construction Management or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in higher education and/or non-profit organizational settings.

• Prior experience overseeing university-wide events (i.e. graduation annual celebrations board- related events etc.)