Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management provides leadership, strategic planning activities and formulates short and long-term facilities plans to support the University mission. This position has the overall responsibility for the leadership and organizational performance of all offices comprising the Facilities Management Department across PennWest University's three campuses. The department comprises a workforce of approximately 200 employees, which oversees 151 structures that consist of 5.81M GSF on 980 acres.
Direct responsible oversight includes:
- Facilities, planning and construction, building operations and maintenance, custodial and grounds, and environmental, health and safety programs.
- The AVP will lead the three Directors of Facilities in executing a facility plan focused on current and deferred maintenance of all three campuses facilities in an effort to ensure they are maintained and operated efficiently.
- In conjunction with the Executive Director of Planning and Construction, oversee all capital construction projects and develop the capital spending plan.
- Oversees development and execution of Campus Master Plan in coordination with the University President, Vice President for Finance and Administration and the State System.
The AVP for Facilities Management will be based on one of the three PennWest campuses -- California, Clarion, Edinboro. The AVP will serve as the Director of all Facilities Management operations for their home campus.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and administering a preventive maintenance program to maintain the appearance and operation of campus buildings.
- Ensuring dependable operation of central plants for the comfort of employees, students and visitors.
- Overseeing contract service providers and building utilities.
- Preparing energy conservation plans, implementing energy and utility savings projects and establishing standards for efficient use of utilities.
- Developing and managing the facilities and utility budgets for the University.
- Providing general management, supervision and professional direction to a comprehensive facility management organization.
- Supervising the development of all capital building and building improvement programs, budgets and contracts.
- Representing the University in meetings and discussions with the contractors, engineers, architects, and Dept. of General Services in the execution of plans.
- In conjunction with the Directors of Facilities Management, overseeing the coordination and scheduling of a total workforce of approximately 200 employees.
- Providing oversight to the Health and Safety Officer in conducting a program of safety and security of facilities.
- Assisting in the administration of various labor agreements covering bargaining unit employees.
- Coordinating physical security of building entry locking devices.
- Arranging and coordinating periodic training seminars to enrich employees' insight and knowledge, and to enhance the performance of their many specialized duties.
- Reviewing and approving departmental operating budgets and forecasts of budgetary needs.
- Performing related duties as required.
The positions will be filled based on the individual campus vacancies.
Minimum Education/Training Required:
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related field.
- Ten years of senior leadership experience in facilities operations management with a demonstrated history of success in capital improvement project management.
- Proven effective communication and interpersonal skill and the ability to effectively work with inclusive and diverse staff and a demonstrated commitment to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce at all staff levels.
- Working knowledge of safety requirements and a valid driver's license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree/MBA or related field.
- Experience working in a multi-campus setting and experience in governmental entities is highly preferred.
Work Location: California or Edinboro campus. The AVP for Facilities Management will be assigned a home campus.