Associate Vice President for Facilities Services

The Evergreen State College Portal • Olympia, WA

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About The Position

Provide overall direction and management of the Facilities Services department in a manner that is consistent with the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the college. Prepare long-range strategic facilities plans that are consistent with the college Master Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan. Prepare operating and capital budget requests for the College’s Board of Trustees and State Legislature; administer and control budgets allocated to facilities in a manner that assures compliance with college and legislative intent, public works laws, and purchasing and contracting statutes. Serve as the appointing authority for all Facilities Services personnel matters related to hiring, management, and discipline. Assess, develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures related to facilities. Partner with the Center for Climate Action and Sustainability, Residential and Dining Services, and external groups to achieve continued progress towards a greener campus and ensure the college’s sustainability goals are met, including the investigation of alternative energy sources, waste stream management, and building to LEED standards. Direct the administration of consultant agreements and construction contracts and as required, negotiate related fees and construction costs for capital projects. Work with Project Managers to ensure the planning and construction of capital projects is accomplished in an effective, efficient manner. Assess current and future needs for staffing, goods and services, equipment, physical plant maintenance, renewal and adaptation, and update the facilities Long-Range Strategic Plan as needed. Oversee the college’s environmental, health, safety, and emergency management programs and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Coordinate with external stakeholders for college facilities and public works contracting, such as the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises, Department of Enterprise Services, Labor & Industries, etc. Liaison with the Department of Enterprise Services, Office of Financial Management, state legislature, Council of Presidents, and other county, city, and state agencies, as needed. Represent the college at various local and state government and community meetings and hearings. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all phases of the work. Ensure effective consultation with appropriate stakeholders in the development and implementation of Facilities Services policies, procedures, and projects. Serve as co-chair for the Space and Land Use Group. Work with planning committees for major remodeling projects and new construction by providing guidance on project development, scheduling, and budgeting. Ensure suspended operations planning and roles are clearly communicated with staff in the department prior to suspended operations events. Prepare special reports and complete projects as assigned by the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Experience with LEED standards and/or LEED certification.
• Five years of progressively responsible facilities planning and management experience.
• At least three years of senior level management in an organization with multiple departments and functions, including supervision and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and management of the Facilities Services department.
• Prepare long-range strategic facilities plans.
• Prepare operating and capital budget requests and administer and control budgets.
• Serve as the appointing authority for all Facilities Services personnel matters.
• Assess, develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures related to facilities.
• Partner with other departments and external groups to achieve sustainability goals.
• Direct the administration of consultant agreements and construction contracts.
• Work with Project Managers to ensure effective and efficient planning and construction of capital projects.
• Assess current and future needs for staffing, goods and services, equipment, and physical plant maintenance.
• Oversee the college’s environmental, health, safety, and emergency management programs.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for college facilities and public works contracting.
• Liaison with various state agencies.
• Represent the college at local and state government and community meetings.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all phases of the work.
• Ensure effective consultation with appropriate stakeholders.
• Serve as co-chair for the Space and Land Use Group.
• Work with planning committees for major remodeling projects and new construction.
• Ensure suspended operations planning and roles are clearly communicated.
• Prepare special reports and complete projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior