Associate Vice President of Facilities Management - Campus Services
About The Position
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This position reports to the Vice President for Campus Services overseeing all maintenance, grounds and custodial operations for the university, including the Oxford, Briarcliff and Clairmont campuses. The role is responsible for the campus utility infrastructure and provides leadership in the creation of a short and long term energy strategy to reduce utility consumption, while ensuring high quality, reliable and affordable utilities for the campus. Functional areas include preventive maintenance, grounds, roads and hardscape, building services, waste management, recycling, steam plant, HVAC, engineering, controls, security systems and zone maintenance. The role oversees negotiation of contracts for safety, environmental and maintenance operations. It manages a staff and also has indirect supervision of approximately 650 employees, working three shifts. Some operations are scheduled 24/7. The position is responsible for addressing all emergency situations arising in the facilities area. The Associate VP participates in formulating and implementing strategic decisions for Campus Services and provides leadership in enterprise-wide visioning and implementation of sustainability initiatives. They assist the Vice President with projecting, allocating and adjusting staffing levels and organizational structure to meet changing conditions. The role oversees the development of policies and procedures for Facilities Management. The Associate VP interacts with internal/external customers and makes presentations to departments and campus constituents on facility related topics, and represents Campus Services on university committees. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or a related field required.
- Ten years of experience in building operation and maintenance which includes progressive, demonstrated management/supervisory experience.
- A working knowledge of capital construction and federal, state and local building codes.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing all maintenance, grounds and custodial operations for the university, including the Oxford, Briarcliff and Clairmont campuses.
- Responsible for the campus utility infrastructure.
- Provides leadership in the creation of a short and long term energy strategy to reduce utility consumption, while ensuring high quality, reliable and affordable utilities for the campus.
- Oversees negotiation of contracts for safety, environmental and maintenance operations.
- Manages a staff and also has indirect supervision of approximately 650 employees, working three shifts.
- Responsible for addressing all emergency situations arising in the facilities area.
- Participates in formulating and implementing strategic decisions for Campus Services.
- Provides leadership in enterprise-wide visioning and implementation of sustainability initiatives.
- Assists Vice President with projecting, allocating and adjusting staffing levels and organizational structure to meet changing conditions.
- Oversees the development of policies and procedures for Facilities Management.
- Interacts with internal /external customers and makes presentations to departments and campus constituents on facility related topics.
- Represents Campus Services on university committees.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
