Director of Facilities Planning and Real Estate

Seattle University

3d • $125,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Facilities Planning and Real Estate (PRE) position works closely with the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities, Senior Leadership, Deans, Vice Presidents, , and diverse internal and external stakeholders to build consensus for development of strategic facility plans, pre-planning of major capital projects, and campus wide space and master planning. The recent acquisition of Cornish College of the Arts (knowns as the South Lake Union Campus or SLU) as well as on-going real estate strategy needs on the main First Hill Campus create significant opportunities for the University to leverage its real estate portfolio to support the mission. The Director will leverage their expertise in real estate development, land use, and campus master planning to work with third party consultants and real estate developers to guide senior leadership in strategic real estate decisions. The Director will coordinate the lease proposal development process and work to ensure seamless integration of program needs as well as economic/legal terms into the final lease documents. The Director will ensure close coordination with design and construction project managers for successful project delivery of tenant improvements.
Other responsibilities include:
• Oversight of assigned budgets for leases and planning projects.
• Specify, oversee, assign, review and approve the work of consultants and contractors.
• Maintain appropriate documentation. • Using a collaborative and consulting model of interaction with faculty and staff.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports for University leadership and Trustees As appropriate, prepare and present materials to the Capital Planning and Land Use Board Committee of the Trustees Essential

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, or related field.
• Total 10 years of experience in some or all of the following areas: higher education/campus planning, real estate development/property management, design, and/or project management.
• Knowledge of building life safety codes, project management protocols and interior/building materials/construction standards.
• Leadership skills required
• The ability to lead and manage a diverse group of professional staff and committees.
• Experience in delivering on-time, high quality, complex planning documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of collaborative management practices. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed.
• High motivation and the ability to work through obstacles and ambiguity to create coherent and structured options.
• Strong Communication skills required
• Ability to relate to multiple campus and off-campus user groups, explain technical ideas and terms to a variety of constituents, and the ability to create consensus among stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate orally one on one, in front of large or small audiences, and with diverse groups using multiple tools: plans, PowerPoint, models, sketches, etc.
• General Knowledge required:
• Expertise in space planning, campus planning, and space data management.
• Knowledge of laws, trends, operations, and standards associated with real estate and development.
• Ability to be able to understand plans, prints, schedules, and construction related documents.
• Proficiency in computer design applications such as AutoCAD and/or REVIT and desktop applications such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
• The ability to organize and delegate work and manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• A demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to problems, create cost effective projects, and encourage others to do the same is essential.
• Demonstrated customer focused and collaborative operational style.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and scheduling skills as related to project and resource management.
• All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university’s mission, vision and values.
• All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Registration as a professional Engineer, Licensed Architect

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
• Facilities Planning
• Real Estate
• Process and Procedures

Benefits

• Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
• Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person.
• Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage.
• Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.
• You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.
• Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.

What This Job Offers

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