Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management & Capital Projects

Daemen University is a dynamic independent liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life civic engagement and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative innovative ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing diverse and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

The Associate Vice President for Facilities Management & Capital Projects (AVP) is responsible for the planning coordination and direction of the facilities management activities of the University. These responsibilities include maintaining the physical condition of buildings grounds and equipment along with participation in the planning design review and oversight related to the execution of campus refurbishment renovation and construction projects. Maintenance activities shall include but not be limited to maintaining all HVAC lighting plumbing electrical systems surface lots and building structural elements such as roofing and foundations. The AVP is responsible for the selection and selection and oversight of third-party service providers engaged in major maintenance and repairs recurring service contracts as well as capital projects.

With regards to ground maintenance the AVP has direct oversight responsibility for the relationship with and work of any third-party contractor(s) providing ground maintenance services. This entails both maintaining the appearance of university grounds daily as well as maintenance of parking lots snow plowing snow removal and safety of walkways particularly in the winter months.

The AVP shall oversee and have responsibility for the execution of all campus capital projects. The AVP shall be involved in long range facilities strategic planning including the development and modification of the Facilities Master Plan and other strategic initiatives.

About This Opportunity

The Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management & Capital Projects will be responsible for the following:

• Work pro-actively cooperatively and collaboratively with members of the Daemen campus community.
• Collaborate with the President and members of the Cabinet and project related campus leaders to respond to requests on facilities related campus projects.
• Keep the President and VP of Business Affairs informed about the condition of the campus and in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) identify safety or security issues.
• Develop and maintain a short (one year) and medium term (three years) capital plan related to maintaining basic infrastructure through a program of recurring annual replacements and upgrades (i.e. remodeling bathrooms replacing boilers roofing)
• Recommend and administer budgets for facilities operations and capital projects.
• Direct the scheduling assignment and review of all work of maintenance and operations personnel to ensure buildings structures grounds and equipment are maintained and repaired according to established standards in a prioritized manner.
• Review and monitor new construction and renovation projects including drawings specifications and bids.
• Selection of all facilities service providers whether for routine recurring needs or those requiring a construction manager or general contractor(s) and any third-party facilities service providers. The AVP will have direct oversight responsibility and serve as the key campus liaison with all tradesmen contractors and sub-contractors selected to work on campus construction renovation and related projects.
• Ensure that all contractors working on Daemen property submit proper liability and Workers Compensation insurance documentation prior to their engagement.
• Review/implement and comply with all OSHA rules and regulations including responsibility to ensure emergency lights fire extinguishers eye wash stations and emergency generators are inspected once a month and proper inspection records are kept.
• Maintain temperature control of all buildings with automated heating and cooling systems.
• Evaluate implement and oversee energy performance contracts and review/implement energy savings wherever possible while taking advantage of incentive/rebate programs.
• Work closely with the VPSA and Director of Housing and Residence Life to coordinate regular cleaning of student housing and in the event of damage repair such damage and ensure all damage charges are forwarded to the housing office in a timely manner.
• Work towards creating a more sustainable campus environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• Professional/Trade certification/license/designation a plus.
• Twelve years experience with maintenance operations and construction management and a minimum of seven years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Knowledge of construction contracts contracts administration and management.
• Knowledge of energy usage and conservation concepts.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical plumbing and HVAC systems and ability to identify and implement all applicable building codes pertaining to electrical plumbing and other systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and have a basic understanding of LEED buildings.
• Ability to manage staff and workload in an efficient and effective manner.
• Foster a positive working environment for the Facilities staff.
• Pro-active approach to role with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency/urgent facilities matter.

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19 including a booster vaccine.

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