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Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Planning
Buffalo State, State University of New York
Assistant Vice President in Facilities and Planning
Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Vice President in Facilities and Planning
SUNY Buffalo State University seeks a strategic and collaborative leader in the position of Assistant Vice President for Facilities (AVP). Reporting to the Vice President of Financial Management (VPFM), AVP for Facilities is directly responsible for setting the strategic direction and management of units responsible for Environmental Health and Safety, Design and Construction, and Facilities Operations including, but is not limited to, energy management, maintenance, custodial, grounds, and fleet management throughout the campus community. This role is responsible for managing, preserving, and purposefully advancing the physical environment in support of the Buffalo State’s strategic goals (education, student experience, research, and community service) while responsibly managing and using the university’s fiscal and employee resources to accomplish these aspirations. The Facilities unit manages about 3,245,000 gsf of facilities and 132 acres located in the city of Buffalo on the 125-acre main campus, the Great Lakes Center on the Niagara River/Black Rock Canal, and the President’s House property. The facilities unit has an annual operational budget of $9.5 million and a 5-year targeted capital budget of approximately $120 million.
Required Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Strategic Leader who can leverage all resources to address competing priorities while maintaining, constructing, renewing, and operating a clean, attractive, accessible, and sustainable physical environment.
• Familiarity with operational aspects of facilities management including trades, custodial, grounds, and utility management.
• General familiarity with architecture, engineering, and construction terminology to converse technically with staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Ability to function in a collaborative team environment and build and maintain effective relations with the university’s various constituencies, including President’s Cabinet, faculty, staff, students, alumni, consultants, and other internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to value, actively seek, and respond to various internal and external constituencies to build consensus among diverse groups and arrive at sound solutions.
• Progressively responsible experience in facility/physical plant management or closely related field (e.g. architecture, engineering or construction management).
• Experience leading a facilities department or division that includes supervision and leadership of large staff, and budget management experience.
• Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously. Commitment to valuing diversity, practicing inclusive behaviors, and contributing to an equitable working and continual learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Facilities Management or a closely related field (e.g., architecture, engineering, or construction management).
• NYS Licensed Architect or Engineer.
• Proven experience of progressively responsible industry experience in building projects, construction and renovation management, maintenance, and facilities/physical plant management.
• Professional experience working with or for SUNY, DASNY, SUCF or other State of New York entities.
• Experience working in a college or university setting or other similarly complex organization with a shared governance environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with multi-million-dollar budgets and financial management.
• Experience with procurement and management of consultant and construction contracts.
• Experience with reporting requirements of various oversight entities.
• Experience working with environmental and sustainability principles, best practices, and laws/regulations.
• Experience developing and monitoring metrics to ensure the organization is operating efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, and the promotion of such practices in Facilities Management.
Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8109
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.
Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
The University of Iowa
The Facilities Management Department at The University of Iowa is seeking an Associate Vice President. The Associate Vice President will lead the strategic and operational activities of Facilities Management. Provide strategic direction, oversight of financial and administrative functions, create and foster a culture that facilitates the achievement of the vision, mission and goals of the organization. Participates with other Finance and Operations senior managers in division-wide leadership. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. To be considered, please apply directly on the University of Iowa website or through the following link: https://phxc3c.rfer.us/UIOWA5KXS8d
Duties to Include:
- Provide administrative leadership over all units of Facilities Management.
- Setting, communicating and implementing the strategic plan and direction for campus physical facilities.
- Determining strategic and tactical efforts to ensure long term effective stewardship of UI’s $5 billion physical assets.
- Serve as administrative liaison to the Campus Planning.
- Support the Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations and other University officials as the need arises.
- Serve as organizational leader, driver and strategist for strategic goals including promoting business plan methodologies, enhancing collaborative relationships, establishing effective tools and metrics and enabling staff.
Location: Hybrid within Iowa/University Services Building (USB)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in planning, business management, architecture, or engineering.
- Professional experience (typically 10 or more years) with administrative and managerial experience in a related capacity within university services programs or in an equivalently complex institution.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with external and internal constituencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality initiatives.
- Superior interpersonal skills with professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software applications including Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and HR Information Systems.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desired Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in the administration of university services programs specifically.
- Extensive experience in managing both capital projects and facilities.
- Extensive experience and effectiveness in leading a unionized and professional work forces.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict management abilities.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa business policies and procedures.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Anticipated deadline of posting is October 24, 2025.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
About Iowa:
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin seeks a results driven leader with exceptional strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills and expertise to join the Campus Operations leadership team as Director, Facilities Operations and Maintenance.
Reporting to Darren Hale, the Executive Director, Facilities Services, the Director will provide leadership and direction for the Facilities Operations and Maintenance department within Campus Operations. They will oversee an operational budget of approximately 15 million dollars and staff of over 240 full time employees to deliver exceptional customer service and facility maintenance support for over 200 facilities and 20 million square feet of administrative, teaching, research, and medical space. In coordination with the management team, the Director sets the strategic direction for the division and implements plans to achieve goals that measurably improve the delivery of facilities operations and maintenance services in support of the University’s mission. The Director develops constructive and collaborative relationships with clients, co?workers, supervisors, and peers and works with peers across the Campus Operations portfolio to identify and support mutually beneficial initiatives that improve service delivery.
The Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FOM) team works within the Facilities Services department in the Campus Operations unit and is responsible for managing all building operations, engineering and technical support, and maintenance operations for The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin).
The Director must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. A master’s degree in business administration or engineering is preferred. The leader is required to have a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in institutional facilities management, with at least five years in senior-level management at a medium to large organization. Over 15 years of experience managing programs and allocating resources in organizations of similar or larger scope and complexity is preferred, as is professional engineer registration in Texas or ability to become registered within 12 months.
More information about the position can be found here.
To Apply
The University of Texas at Austin has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Kenna Boyd, Partner, and Marisea Rivera, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries applications, and nominations should be submitted by email to Marisea Rivera at marisea.rivera@opuspartners.net. To be considered by the University’s search committee, candidates must provide a CV/resume and a letter of introduction that addresses the specific responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications described above. Please consult Opus Partners for more information about the application process.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions.
Assistant Facilities Project Manager
University at Albany
The University at Albany is seeking to fill an Assistant Facilities Project Manager position. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Project Management, the Assistant Facilities Project Manager will be responsible for directly managing the design and construction of smaller-scale building and infrastructure projects with Project Budget Estimates (PBE) of up to five million dollars. The position will also be responsible for assisting senior Project Managers with the management of the design and construction of large-scale building and infrastructure projects with Project Budget Estimates (PBE) of five-million dollars and above. Responsibilities for assisting AND managing projects will be from inception through final completion and occupancy/acceptance. To read the entire vacancy announcement visit https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191035.
Project Manager 3
Austin Community College
Provide professional project management of design and construction projects for college facilities from project initiation through completion of project design, construction, and warranty phases. Projects may include new construction, fit-out of shell spaces, renovation of existing spaces, and maintenance of existing building and campus infrastructure. The Project Manager 3 (PM3) position is a professional team leader with 8+ years of professional experience in the design and construction field, preferably with experience as an owner’s representative in an institutional setting. He or she is actively working towards growing as an organizational and client leader. He or she may mentor less experienced professionals to support their growth and successful work output, and is capable of leading projects.
LINK to more info and to appy: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Project-Manager-3--PM3-_R-8277?q=project+manager
CEFP preferred.
Director of Facilities and Capital Project Management
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Facilities and Capital Project Management serves as the primary professional responsible for managing capital construction projects and providing facilities expertise for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the Council for Community and Technical College Education, the West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) and West Virginia's public colleges and universities.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees major construction and renovation projects from inception to completion, manages the procurement and contracting process, coordinates with architects and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and provides technical guidance to institutional leadership on facilities matters.
Capital Project Management
- Provides comprehensive project management oversight for major capital construction and renovation projects from initiation through completion
- Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, and institutional representatives to ensure projects meet specifications, timeline, and budget requirements
- Conducts regular site inspections and progress reviews to monitor construction quality and compliance with contract documents
- Resolves construction-related issues, disputes, and change orders in collaboration with institutional leadership and legal counsel
- Manages project schedules, coordinates deliverables, and ensures milestone completion across multiple concurrent projects
Procurement and Contract Administration
- Prepares detailed requests for proposals and invitations to bid for major capital projects, including technical specifications and evaluation criteria
- Coordinates the collection, review, and evaluation of competitive bids from qualified contractors and vendors
- Oversees the contract award process, ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations and institutional policies
- Reviews and approves contract modifications, change orders, and payment requests throughout project lifecycles
- Negotiates contract terms and resolves disputes with contractors and vendors
Construction Oversight and Quality Control
- Inspects completed work to verify compliance with contract specifications, building codes, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinates final project acceptance procedures, including warranty documentation and system training
- Ensures all projects comply with accessibility requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards
- Monitors contractor performance and enforces contract compliance throughout project duration
Financial Management and Budget Oversight
- Reviews and approves contractor invoices and payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms and agency policies
- Monitors project budgets and expenditures, providing regular financial reports to institutional and Commission and Council leadership
- Coordinates with institutional and Commission and Council financial officers to ensure adequate funding availability and proper expenditure authorization
- Maintains comprehensive project documentation for audit and reporting purposes
Capital Budget Development and Coordination
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates capital project requests from institutions, including campus master plans, feasibility studies, and project proposals
- Prepares comprehensive recommendations for Commission and Council consideration regarding capital project approvals, modifications, or rejections
- Coordinates the development and ranking of annual capital budget requests for submission to state budget authorities
- Analyzes project financial feasibility, including cost estimates, funding sources, and long-term financial impacts
Institutional Support and Technical Advisory Services
- Provides expert technical guidance to institutional presidents, vice presidents for administration and finance, physical plant directors, and other institutional personnel
- Advises institutions on construction planning, project development strategies, and facilities management best practices
- Assists institutions in developing capital improvement plans aligned with their educational missions and strategic objectives
- Supports institutions through complex construction challenges and technical decision-making
Policy Implementation and Compliance
- Ensures all capital projects comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- Implements and maintains standardized processes for capital project approval, development, and management across all public colleges and universities under the jurisdiction of the Commission and Council
- Monitors compliance with established policies and recommends corrective actions when necessary
- Develops, revises and updates capital project and facilities management policies and procedures when necessary
- Interprets, communicates, and provides recommended revisions to federal, state, and local regulations affecting higher education capital projects
Professional Development and Training
- Coordinates and delivers professional development programs for institutional facility personnel on capital project management, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices
- Remains current on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in facilities management and higher education capital development
- Develops and conducts training workshops on capital project procedures, procurement requirements, and compliance standards
- Collaborates with institutional facility staff to identify training needs and professional development opportunities
Communication and Presentation
- Meets regularly with the Vice Chancellor for Community and Technical College Education to provide updates on capital project status, budget performance, and emerging issues specifically related to community and technical college facilities
- Delivers professional presentations to the Commission and Council, institutional leadership, legislative committees, and other stakeholder groups as required
- Prepares and presents annual reports on capital project activities, budget performance, and system-wide facilities conditions
- Represents the Commission and Council at professional conferences, industry meetings, and interagency collaborations
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field and at least five (5) years of experience in capital project management, construction administration, or facilities development, preferably in higher education or public sector environments.
Alternative Qualification: Bachelor's degree in any field with at least ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in capital project management, construction administration, or facilities development.
Closing Date: October 17, 2025
Salary $92,947.00 - $105,071.00 Annually
Application Process: In addition to filling out the online application, interested applicants are required to submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Senior Director of Capital Improvements/Deputy Chief Facility Officer
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Position Description:
The Senior Director of Capital Improvements/Deputy Chief Facility Officer (DCFO) is responsible for the overall leadership, direction and coordination of project management staff members who provide planning, design, engineering and construction services to the campus through project management of new construction and modernization projects. The incumbent reports to the Chief Facilities Officer and acts as the primary contact for all campus, construction, modernization, facility design and engineering activities. As Deputy Chief Facility Officer, the incumbent provides second level supervision as directed for approximately 75+ full-time staff, executing a $45M+ facilities capital/operations/maintenance budget.
Responsibilities:
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Lead all architectural and engineering design services
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Oversee implementation of sustainable concepts in project design and construction
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Direct project cost estimating and scheduling
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Manage capital program master planning, budget development and financial control
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Assist all campus space planning and management
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Manage contract administration (with Purchasing Services)
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Lead all construction project management
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Direct construction inspection, quality control and safety
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Manage and coordinate IT support for various facilities systems including space management and project management.
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Oversee campus planning functions related to city planning, long range development plan, site planning, program development, concept studies and coordination with Advancement on donor funded projects.
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Promote teamwork among members of the staff and with other areas of the Facilities Group (most notably Facilities Operations and the Office of Energy and Sustainability).
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Focus on project total cost of ownership in project design and construction and will foster and positive working relationship with the shop personnel through adequate collaboration and feedback.
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Serve as a principal advisor to Oberlin Senior Leadership on matters of campus planning, design, development, space planning, construction management and related capital program performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Experience: 10+ years of demonstrated progressive experience in the management of facilities programs. 6+ years of demonstrated progressive experience in the leadership and management of staff and the allocation of resources in a complex organization.
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Education/Licensing: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, business, planning, or other construction-related field of study is required.
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Exceptional work ethic and self-directed, with a proactive and engaging approach to working with others.
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Ability to interact with engineers and architects (at a technical level) regarding campus infrastructure, as well as design and construction of the various building types.
Desired Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, business, planning, or other construction-related fields of study is highly desired. Registration as a Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer (any state) is highly desired.
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Proven track record of leading multiple, critical high-profile projects.
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Experience in campus, city or urban planning
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Certification as a Project Management Professional, DBIA Certification, Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Certified Construction Manager or the ability to achieve.
Please submit Resume & Cover Letter to Matt Lesher at mattl@helblingsearch.com.
Senior Facilities Project Manager
University of Colorado Boulder
Responsibilities
- Construction Project Management
- Historic Renovation and Adaptive Reuse Project Experience
- Owner’s Representative/Liaison
- Budgeting, Finance, and Analysis
What We Can Offer
The annual salary range for this role is $89,000 - $99,000.
- Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
- Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
- EcoPass for free RTD rides.
- Opportunity for career growth within the division of Student Life and the CU Boulder campus!
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with equivalent experience in a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Five years project management and/or construction management experience.