Manager, Facilities Planning & Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
The Manager, Facilities Planning & Strategic Initiatives serves as a strategic right hand to the Associate Vice President for Facilities. The role drives Facilities Management planning and scheduling, cross-functional projects, executive reporting, campuswide request intake and triage, and executive-level presentation development. It ensures initiatives across Planning, Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Sustainability, Real Estate, and Capital Finance are organized, tracked, and communicated clearly, accurately, and on time. The incumbent acts as a hub for data, schedules, stakeholders, and deliverables, translating complex facilities information into decision-ready materials for university leadership, governing boards, and external partners. The position is designated as essential personnel. It is an exempt Administrative & Professional Faculty position classified as Professional - Lecturer. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends. It is based at Radford City - Main Campus, is not 100% telework, and is not grant funded or restricted. The position works 40 hours per week for 12 months per year. The salary range is $71,685–$112,000.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Public Administration, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.
- At least 5 years of progressive project/program management experience.
- The position is designated as essential personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent project/program management certification.
- LEED, WELL, or energy/sustainability credentials.
- Experience with facilities systems, including CMMS tools such as AiM/AssetWorks, TMA, or Archibus; project controls tools such as e-Builder or Procore; capital planning tools; and space management.
- Familiarity with state capital processes, public procurement, and higher-education governance/reporting.
- Experience in higher education, the public sector, healthcare, or complex owner environments is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule Facilities Management projects.
- Coordinate meetings and agendas for the Associate Vice President and leadership teams.
- Review and synthesize information to support decision-making.
- Draft correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Track progress on strategic initiatives and communicate updates.
- Communicate routine updates and information on behalf of the Associate Vice President.
- Approve minor scheduling and logistical decisions for meetings and events.
- Authorize standard communications and documentation within established guidelines.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects, executive reporting, campuswide request intake and triage, and executive-level presentation development.
- Organize, track, and communicate initiatives across Planning, Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Sustainability, Real Estate, and Capital Finance.
- Translate facilities information into decision-ready materials for university leadership, governing boards, and external partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
