Associate Vice President of Facilities Management
About The Position
Baylor University is seeking an Associate Vice President of Facilities Management to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for its Facilities Management organization. This role also serves as the Senior Facilities Officer (SFO). The position is responsible for the University’s Physical Property assets, overseeing campus planning, design and construction, facilities operations and maintenance, custodial services, utilities, landscape operations, and contracted facilities services. The goal is to ensure the University's facilities and grounds are safe, reliable, sustainable, and aligned with institutional priorities, while supporting Baylor's Christian mission. Baylor University is recognized as one of the nation’s “Great Colleges to Work For®” and is a preeminent Christian research university.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management, engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree.
- Ten or more years of senior facilities leadership experience, preferably in higher education.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for Facilities Management.
- Oversee campus planning, design and construction, maintenance, custodial, utilities, landscape, and contracted services.
- Lead capital planning, deferred maintenance, renovations, and construction initiatives.
- Develop and administer operating and capital budgets while ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
- Recommend policies, operational improvements, and long-range facilities strategies.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental requirements.
- Develop high-performing teams and foster operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Build collaborative relationships with campus partners, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Lead emergency response and business continuity efforts related to facilities.
- Perform other duties in support of Baylor University's Christian mission.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous time off
- Tuition remission
- Outstanding automatic retirement contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
