Senior Associate Vice President for Facilities and Campus Services

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate Vice President (SAVP) is a key member of the university’s leadership team, provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to the university's physical and aesthetic campus environments. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the SAVP ensures the campus facilities, infrastructure, and operational services support the institution's academic, research, student life, athletic, and community engagement missions. The SAVP leads long-range facilities planning, preventative maintenance and deferred maintenance initiatives, minor construction projects and operational excellence programs, while fostering a safe, efficient, and welcoming campus environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, facilities management, construction management, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management, campus operations, construction, or related fields within a complex organization.
Demonstrated experience managing large facilities portfolios, capital projects, operating budgets, infrastructure systems, and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience leading organizational change, driving operational improvement, and implementing data-informed decision-making practices.
A strong understanding of facilities operations, deferred maintenance, capital planning, regulatory compliance, safety, emergency preparedness, and project delivery.
A consistent physical presence on campus.
This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48.
Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment.
Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure.
Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education, a research-intensive institution, or another complex, mission-driven environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the University’s senior facilities executive and provide strategic planning on campus infrastructure, facilities management, and campus services.
Develop and implement comprehensive facilities and campus services strategies aligned with institutional goals.
Lead long-range campus planning and infrastructure development.
Advise senior leadership on facilities, operational, and capital investment priorities.
Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives across operational units.
Collaborate with campus leadership, academic leaders, faculty, staff, and students, and external stakeholders to advance the university's goals.
Direct maintenance, repair, and operation of all university buildings, infrastructure and campus.
Plan and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Manage facilities condition assessments and deferred maintenance programs.
Provide accountability for project completion standards, governance processes, budgetary requirements, and performance metrics.
Lead planning, design, and execution of construction and renovation projects below $8M.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and consistent with institutional standards.
Oversee project management and construction administration functions.
Support the planning, programming and related needs of capital construction projects of $8M and more in collaboration with TTUS Facilities, Planning & Construction.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations and university standards.
Provide executive oversight for: Building operations, Space and resource management, Planning and design, Utilities and energy management, Grounds and landscape services, Custodial services, Transportation and parking operations, Fleet management, Environmental health and safety functions (where applicable).
Ensure operational continuity, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.
Lead comprehensive facilities management programs encompassing building maintenance, utilities, grounds, custodial operations, and infrastructure systems.
Develop and administer operating and capital budgets.
Monitor expenditures and resource allocation.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and revenue enhancement.
Ensure effective management of deferred maintenance and critical infrastructure renewal.
Monitor operational performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarking practices.
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse workforce of facilities and operations professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, safety, and innovation.
Support workforce development and planning, succession planning, leadership growth, and employee development initiatives.
Promote employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Develop effective partnerships with colleges, departments, and directors of centers/institutes.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, environmental requirements, and safety standards.
Promote campus safety through effective risk management and operational practices.
Support emergency management and incident response activities.