Vice President, Facilities Management

Reporting to the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer the Vice President for Facilities Management (VPFM) provides strategic mission-aligned leadership for the stewardship evolution and day-to-day reliability of the universitys facilities spaces and campus environments.

The VPFM serves as a proactive planning leader and strategic thought partner to university leadership aligning campus and facilities planning capital investment and service delivery with the universitys strategic priorities student experience financial stewardship and mission and values.

The scope of the role includes executive oversight of facilities operations and maintenance; utilities and energy management; environmental stewardship and sustainability; design construction commissioning and capital renewal; deferred maintenance planning and asset management planning and project delivery for the universitys campuses and properties. The VPFM leads a
multifaceted organization of hundreds of staff members and supervisors from comprehensive backgrounds in an organization that operates in a 24/7 environment and is responsible for mission critical infrastructure and services that support all campus constituents and residents.

The VPFM must execute all duties with cultural humility demonstrated commitment to mission integration and belonging and a proactive and sophisticated communications strategy appropriate for multilingual teams with varied access to university communications channels. This scope explicitly includes facilities planning operations and capital project delivery across the Universitys on campus and off-campus real estate portfolio including academic residential administrative and auxiliary properties.

Leadership Strategy & Integrated Planning

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the EVP/COO and senior leaders advancing integrated planning that aligns facilities real estate and capital investments with institutional priorities financial stewardship and LMUs mission values and mission integration/belonging commitments.

Provide executive leadership to a multifaceted organization of hundreds of staff members and supervisors across multiple trades and disciplines (e.g. multi-craft artisans and technicians custodial and grounds planners designers and architects construction and project delivery personnel procurement finance/budget and administrative/customer service teams) as well as a broad ecosystem of consultants contractors and vendors.

Steward the Facilities Management operating and capital budgets; develop transparent budget models forecasts and resource plans; and ensure strong procurement and contract management practices in partnership with Finance and key stakeholders.

Develop implement and routinely update a comprehensive Facilities Management strategic plan and multi-year capital renewal strategy; establish governance policies and standards that reflect best practices customer service excellence and continuous improvement.

Build a service-oriented culture grounded in safety respect inclusion and accountability; strengthen talent development performance management and where applicable constructive labor relations and collective bargaining partnerships. Lead a proactive communications strategy for a multilingual shift-based workforce and diverse campus constituencies; ensure timely clear and accessible information sharing before during and after major projects disruptions and emergencies.

Provide executive leadership for emergency management incident response and business continuity planning in close coordination with Public Safety Risk Management Environmental Health & Safety Information Technology Services Residence Life and other partners; ensure 24/7 readiness for mission-critical systems and services.

Facilities Operations Maintenance & Service Delivery

Provide executive oversight for 24/7 facilities operations and service delivery for university campuses and properties including preventative and corrective maintenance custodial services grounds and landscape management warehouse/fleet operations building services and service center/work order intake and dispatch. To explore LMUs campuses please visit these interactive maps.

Implement and continuously improve preventive predictive and reliability-centered maintenance programs; leverage a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and data analytics to plan work track completion manage backlog and improve service levels.

Ensure the reliability safety and code compliance of all buildings grounds and mission-critical infrastructure (e.g. utilities distribution central plant and mechanical systems emergency power fire/life safety systems elevators building automation) with clear standards and rapid response protocols.

Establish and monitor service-level expectations operational benchmarks and key performance indicators; regularly report performance risks and resource needs to university leadership and stakeholders. Oversee vendor/contractor performance and contract administration ensuring safety quality schedule adherence and compliance with LMU standards and applicable laws.

Ensure a positive safety culture and robust compliance practices across operations coordinating with university compliance officers and external regulators as needed; maintain compliance with OSHA and other federal state and local regulations and codes impacting facilities operations.

Energy Utilities Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

Provide executive leadership for the Universitys energy management utilities environmental stewardship waste reduction and recycling programs advancing sustainability outcomes that reduce lifecycle costs strengthen resilience and support institutional climate conservation and resource efficiency goals.

Lead maintain and continuously advance LMUs nationally recognized recycling and waste diversion programs ensuring the University sustains and builds upon its reputation as a higher education leader in sustainability and recycling innovation. Identify and implement emerging best practices technologies and partnerships that further reduce environmental impact while enhancing operational effectiveness.

Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to improve building performance reduce greenhouse gas emissions conserve water and other natural resources and strengthen the reliability and resilience of mission-critical infrastructure in the face of climate regulatory and operational risks.

Integrate sustainability principles into facilities operations capital planning design standards construction practices and procurement decisions ensuring that environmental stewardship is embedded across the full lifecycle of university assets.

Ensure responsible environmental compliance and risk management related to facilities operations and construction activities including hazardous materials stormwater air quality and waste management in close coordination with Environmental Health & Safety University compliance officers and external regulators.

Partner with Finance and other University leaders on utility budgeting forecasting rate analysis and procurement strategies; monitor performance metrics and transparently report outcomes progress and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Capital Planning Design Construction & Space Strategies

Provide executive leadership for campus and facilities planning including the development interpretation and implementation of the universitys master planning processes; demonstrate a deep understanding of the institutional political regulatory and community dynamics that influence successful planning and project outcomes.

Ensure university compliance with all applicable land-use requirements including the Development Agreement Specific Plan (Master Plan) zoning entitlements and related regulatory commitments; work closely with the universitys master plan compliance officer to monitor document and report compliance Serve as a key liaison to the universitys land-use attorneys providing strategic input and operational coordination related to planning approvals entitlements regulatory strategy and risk mitigation associated with facilities capital projects and real estate initiatives.

Act as the universitys facilities and planning representative to the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and other local state and federal regulatory agencies to support permitting inspections approvals and long-range planning efforts. Collaborate closely with External Relations university compliance officers and senior leadership to proactively manage neighborhood and community relations related to facilities operations construction activity and long term planning initiatives address concerns support transparency and advance projects in alignment with institutional priorities.

Serve as a liaison to neighborhood advisory councils and other community stakeholder groups representing LMUs interests while fostering constructive relationships and demonstrating the universitys commitment to responsible stewardship and civic partnership.

Anticipate regulatory political and entitlement-related risks and opportunities; advise the EVP/COO and senior leaders on planning strategy sequencing stakeholder engagement and mitigation approaches related to land use code compliance and external approvals.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service inclusive excellence and respect for a diverse community.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a bachelors degree in architecture engineering construction management facilities management business administration or a related field or equivalent experience. A masters degree is preferred. Incumbent is expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulations best practices and evolving industry standards.

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management campus planning capital project delivery real estate/property operations or related fields including significant experience leading large complex service organizations. Higher education experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading diverse multi-trade teams and managers operating in a 24/7 environment; experience working with unionized and non-union workforces and collective bargaining agreements preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in campus master planning capital planning and project delivery (e.g. design-bid-build design-build CM/GC) capital renewal/deferred maintenance strategy facilities operations and maintenance utilities/energy management environmental stewardship and space planning and utilization.

• Strong fiscal management skills including multi-million-dollar budgeting forecasting procurement contract administration vendor management and the ability to develop and present compelling business cases and recommendations to executive leadership and governance groups.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations and codes related to facilities and construction (e.g. OSHA environmental regulations fire/life safety and building codes) and experience leading safety and risk management programs.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present clear concise executive summaries and reports that translate highly technical information for diverse stakeholders. Proven relationship management consensus-building and change leadership skills including the ability to navigate political dynamics in a complex organization.

• Ability to demonstrate a record of leading an organization and producing outcomes that reflect diverse inclusive and equitable values; ability to communicate effectively with multilingual audiences and a workforce with varied access to communications channels.

• Demonstrated computer competency including CMMS/work order management systems building automation/building management systems project management tools and data analytics/reporting platforms.

• Professional licensure and/or certifications such as Registered Architect Professional Engineer Certified Facility Manager (IFMA) LEED AP Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent are preferred.

Salary range for this position is $285000 - $365000 annually

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)