Northern Kentucky University
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Ohio, United States
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
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Position Information
Working Title
Working Title Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
Department
Department Administration & Finance
Compensation Title
Position Number
Position Number 30000176
Position Status
Position Status Regular
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri; 8:15-4:30 Availability outside of normal work hours is required.
Hours per Week 37.5
Months per Year 12
Purpose of Position
The Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management reports to the Vice President and CFO for Administration and Finance and provides leadership and executive oversight for the Facilities Management Division. The Facilities Management Division consists of several departments, including the Planning, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Sustainability, Safety & Emergency Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Work Control departments. This position oversees a workforce of approximately 175 employees through five direct reports, delivering facilities planning, design, construction, energy, environmental compliance, operations, maintenance, and real estate management services.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides executive oversight, leadership, and professional direction to various Facilities Management areas, including Planning, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Sustainability, Safety & Emergency Management, Energy Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Work Control.
Oversees facilities planning, master planning, space administration, architecture, design and construction management, facilities and grounds maintenance, custodial, landscape, and other maintenance services, repairs and renovations, utility generation and environmental safety for the NKU campus and leased facilities
Provides strategic planning and budgeting to create and maintain a safe and secure environment that supports the mission of the University
Works with University staff at all levels, from the President and administrators to faculty, staff, and students
Prepares and manages an annual Facilities Management operating budget of approximately $12.3 million plus $4 million in utilities and an active capital construction budget of $100 million, as well as a variety of small renovation, capital renewal, and capital improvement projects
Oversees the preparations and submission of the Capital Plan and the biennial State Capital Budget Report for the University and submission of the space utilization report to the state
Provides oversight for the selection, negotiation for, and the utilization of outsourced professional services (architects, engineers, planners, custodial services etc.) needed relative to maintenance, master planning, capital improvements, construction management, renovation, and new construction
Directs and coordinates all real estate activities for the University. Activities include land/property acquisition, rental/leasing of university-owned facilities, contracting for leased facilities, and evaluation/recommendation of real property acquisition/disposal (5%)
Represents the university with business and local, state, and federal officials/entities, including legislators, state officials, county officials, construction companies, vendors, architecture, and engineering firms.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, engineering management, architecture, or closely related field and 5 years experience is required.
A master’s degree is desirable.
An acceptable equivalency would be extensive, proven facilities management experience and at least 10 years of progressive management experience at a university or large, complex organization.
A Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect in Kentucky and APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional ( CEFP ) is highly desirable.
Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and prior experience with and ability to learn work management software.
Any candidate who is offered this position is required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
References
Optional Documents
Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky41099 Phone: (859) 572-5100
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Position Information
Working Title
Working Title Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
Department
Department Administration & Finance
Compensation Title
Position Number
Position Number 30000176
Position Status
Position Status Regular
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri; 8:15-4:30 Availability outside of normal work hours is required.
Hours per Week 37.5
Months per Year 12
Purpose of Position
The Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management reports to the Vice President and CFO for Administration and Finance and provides leadership and executive oversight for the Facilities Management Division. The Facilities Management Division consists of several departments, including the Planning, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Sustainability, Safety & Emergency Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Work Control departments. This position oversees a workforce of approximately 175 employees through five direct reports, delivering facilities planning, design, construction, energy, environmental compliance, operations, maintenance, and real estate management services.
Primary Responsibilities
Provides executive oversight, leadership, and professional direction to various Facilities Management areas, including Planning, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Sustainability, Safety & Emergency Management, Energy Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Work Control.
Oversees facilities planning, master planning, space administration, architecture, design and construction management, facilities and grounds maintenance, custodial, landscape, and other maintenance services, repairs and renovations, utility generation and environmental safety for the NKU campus and leased facilities
Provides strategic planning and budgeting to create and maintain a safe and secure environment that supports the mission of the University
Works with University staff at all levels, from the President and administrators to faculty, staff, and students
Prepares and manages an annual Facilities Management operating budget of approximately $12.3 million plus $4 million in utilities and an active capital construction budget of $100 million, as well as a variety of small renovation, capital renewal, and capital improvement projects
Oversees the preparations and submission of the Capital Plan and the biennial State Capital Budget Report for the University and submission of the space utilization report to the state
Provides oversight for the selection, negotiation for, and the utilization of outsourced professional services (architects, engineers, planners, custodial services etc.) needed relative to maintenance, master planning, capital improvements, construction management, renovation, and new construction
Directs and coordinates all real estate activities for the University. Activities include land/property acquisition, rental/leasing of university-owned facilities, contracting for leased facilities, and evaluation/recommendation of real property acquisition/disposal (5%)
Represents the university with business and local, state, and federal officials/entities, including legislators, state officials, county officials, construction companies, vendors, architecture, and engineering firms.
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, engineering management, architecture, or closely related field and 5 years experience is required.
A master’s degree is desirable.
An acceptable equivalency would be extensive, proven facilities management experience and at least 10 years of progressive management experience at a university or large, complex organization.
A Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect in Kentucky and APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional ( CEFP ) is highly desirable.
Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and prior experience with and ability to learn work management software.
Any candidate who is offered this position is required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
References
Optional Documents
Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky41099 Phone: (859) 572-5100
#J-18808-Ljbffr