VP of Facilities

Georgia Military College (GMC) invites applications for the position of Vice President of Facilities a key member of the Colleges executive leadership team. The Vice President provides strategic vision executive oversight and operational excellence across all facilities-related functionsMaintenance Custodial Grounds Environmental Health & Safety and Project Management (including MRR construction and special projects).
Reporting to the Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the Vice President of Facilities leads a comprehensive facilities program that supports GMCs mission advances the institutions Four Big Ideas and ensures safe sustainable and high-performing environments across all campuses.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning
Develops and institutes Facilities policies procedures and processes to create efficiencies in facility operations.
Lead the continuation and revisions of a long-term Facilities Master Plan aligning with GMCs strategic initiatives and campus expansion priorities.
Oversee capital planning and facility-related components of SACSCOC Standard 13.7 compliance and other accreditation standards.
Implement and monitor a comprehensive succession plan for facilities leadership ensuring depth of talent professional development and continuity of operations.
Develop and manage a five-year capital renewal and maintenance plan incorporating life-cycle asset management and deferred maintenance forecasting.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align facilities investments with institutional growth sustainability and mission-critical operations.

Operations Oversight & Team Development
Provide executive leadership and direction for all Facilities divisions including Maintenance Custodial Grounds Environmental Health & Safety and Project Management ensuring operational excellence safety and compliance across all GMC campuses.
Oversee daily operations preventive maintenance environmental health programs and regulatory compliance ensuring that all systems and processes function effectively and sustainably (ex: Internal Reviews at Satellite locations etc).
Manage departmental budgets leave approvals timecards and performance evaluations for all Facilities personnel.
Foster a culture of professional growth teamwork and accountability by mentoring and developing staff to assume greater leadership and technical responsibility within the organization.
Implement succession planning initiatives to strengthen bench strength ensure leadership continuity and support employee advancement within Facilities operations.
Establish measurable service standards operational benchmarks and continuous improvement practices across all facility functions.
Ensure the effective use of technology (e.g. FMX work order systems preventive maintenance dashboards and energy management systems) to enhance performance transparency and data-driven decision making.
Partner with Human Resources and senior leadership to support recruitment training and retention of a high-performing facilities workforce.

Project & Capital Management
Provide executive oversight of Maintenance Repair & Renovation (MRR) projects task order contracts and capital construction initiatives.
Supervise the Project Manager responsible for MRR construction and special projectsensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to institutional standards.
Collaborate with architects engineers contractors and state partners (e.g. GSFIC) to guide design construction and sustainability goals for all major projects.
Lead cross-functional planning for new facility development renovation and adaptive reuse to support both academic and auxiliary growth.

Financial & Administrative Leadership
Develop and administer multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets for facilities operations ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Oversee procurement contracts and vendor relationships related to facilities services.
Ensure compliance with all state federal and institutional policies and regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
Serve as the senior advisor on all facility-related matters to institutional leadership the Board of Trustees and campus stakeholders.
Foster a culture of collaboration professionalism and continuous improvement across departments and campuses.
Communicate facility priorities project timelines and progress updates to internal and external audiences effectively.

*Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

Education
Required: Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Construction Management Engineering Architecture or a related field.
Preferred: Masters Degree in Business Administration Public Administration Engineering or related discipline.

Experience
Required:
7 years of progressive experience in facilities management or operations with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital and renovation projects.
Experience developing and implementing long-range facility and capital plans.
Preferred:
Experience in higher education or public-sector facilities management.
Military or public service leadership background.

Skills
Technical/mechanical troubleshooting skills blueprint reading and a mechanical aptitude required. Proficient computer skills including complex databases and spreadsheets work order/maintenance software and payroll software.
Proven executive leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
Expertise in capital project management budgeting and resource allocation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
Technical knowledge of building systems life safety energy management and sustainability.
Proficiency in work order and asset management software (e.g. FMX or equivalent).