Associate Vice President for Facilities Services & Capital Outlay #FA0302
Agency Name & Code
University of Mary Washington, 215
Role Title - Administrative - Instructor
Pay Band / Salary Grade - 5
Employee Class - AF
EEO - B
Position Information:
Working Title: Associate Vice President for Facilities Services and Capital Outlay
Position Number - FA0302
Anticipated Hiring Range - Commensurate with experience
Position FLSA- Exempt
Level Indicator - Manager
Organizational Objective / Goal
Provide programs and resources for the overall operations of the institution's physical plant in accordance with university policies and procedures, and standards set forth by regulatory agencies. Through active communication with administrators, ensure facility needs are met to accommodate use by students, faculty, and staff, and citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
General Description of Position
The Associate Vice President for Facilities Services is the senior facilities administrator at the University of Mary Washington. Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO, the AVP is responsible for the successful operation, maintenance, and development of the university's physical plant. The AVP provides leadership for the following departments and programs: Capital Outlay, Plant Operations, and Contract Services, Maintenance Services, Landscape and Grounds, Utilities Management, Central Storeroom/Surplus Property, Unit Financial and Administrative Services, Storm Water Management, Environmental Stewardship, and Snow and Ice Management.
The AVP engages collaboratively with the university administration and campus community on a variety of campus construction and renovation projects and provides leadership in campus master plan development, multi-year construction and renovation planning, and development of state funding requests.
The successful candidate will have a wide range of facilities and operations experience and a record of innovative problem-solving, streamlining processes and systems, delivering large capital projects on time and on budget, and effectively managing employees in a higher education setting.
Required KSAs / Competencies / Qualifications to successfully perform their work
- Comprehensive knowledge of facility planning, design, and construction including maintenance, repair, renovation, and new construction.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of principles, practices, and procedures of public institutions as well as federal and state regulatory requirements as related to facility maintenance.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of life cycle and equipment and facilities replacement planning and schedules.
- Able to function in a complex, regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret and apply standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written formats using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
- Ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences; excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress and craft appropriate responses to situations while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Skill in effective leadership of adults including coaching, evaluation, and team-building. Demonstrated successful leadership and organizational team management experience.
- Must be able to respond to on-call emergencies 24/7.
Preferred KSA's / Competencies / Qualifications to successfully perform the work
Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system and standard productivity software including Microsoft Office.
Required Education
Bachelor degree or higher in engineering, construction management, industrial technology or related management field.
Required Experience
- Five or more years in construction management and building maintenance fields.
- Progressive experience in senior leadership, executive, or managerial role in a higher education setting or equivalent public or private sector organization with oversight of facility operations and maintenance.
Preferred Education
Master's degree in a related field.
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in planning, design, bidding, and award, construction administration, completion, and accounting for capital projects with a proven record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and in compliance with code and quality standards.
Experience in public university and state capital appropriation processes.
Required Licensure - None
Preferred Licensure
Related professional registration (P.E., R.A.) or certification (such as APPA's Certified Educational Facilities Professional, LEED AP, etc.)
Statement of Economic Interest - Yes