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New Mexico State University>
New Mexico State University (NMSU), located in Las Cruces, New Mexico seeks an Associate Vice President for Facilities and Services (AVPFS). The position has oversight of facilities and services for the NMSU system which includes five campuses, cooperative extension offices located in each of New Mexico's 33 counties, and 12 research and science centers. The AVPFS reports to the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance.
Serving as the Chief Facilities Officer, the AVPFS provides leadership and direction in all aspects of administering a facilities and services department including strategic planning and customer focused programs. Responsible for capital construction, renovation, and remodel projects; operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities; the NMSU Master Plan and space planning; and fire protection and emergency response. Represents the University to various external entities, governmental and private.
Facilities and Services consists of the Project Development and Engineering group that manages both capital construction and small remodel projects for the NMSU System. Facilities Operations is responsible for the physical operation and maintenance of the main campus and supports facilities operations across the NMSU system. The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, and the Fire Chief serves as the Authority Having Jurisdiction for our Las Cruces campus facilities. Facilities Business Administration provides oversight of the financial and business operations for all services including benchmarking of key performance indicators. The University Architect and Campus Planning office oversees the NMSU Master Plan and space management initiatives, and guides the Sustainability Manager to make sure that sustainable practices are incorporated into all of our activities.
Expected knowledge of equal opportunity and affirmative action programs; customer service standards and procedures; organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures; and financial/business analysis techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the management of utility systems within a deregulated environment preferred.
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management; examining and re-engineering operations and procedures; formulating policy; developing and implementing new strategies and procedures; and employee development and performance management skills.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements. Ability to participate in the planning and construction of new buildings, as well as major renovation and repair projects.
Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Requires ten (10) years of increasingly progressive management experience in one or more areas that report to this position.
Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the US and upon completion of applicable background review. For complete job description and application requirements visit https://jobs.nmsu.edu/ Requisition #1902034S. The deadline to apply is November 6, 2019. New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Frederick Community College>
Requisition Number | AS262P |
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Job Title | Chief of Operations |
Pay Rate | $125,000 - $138,000 per year |
Position Type | Administrative |
Position Summary |
The Chief of Operations (COO) reports directly to the President and serves as the member of the Senior Leadership Team. The position oversees the planning, organizing, coordination, budgeting and management of Plant Operations (including maintenance, custodial, and grounds), Facilities Planning (including capital project design, project management, and space planning), safety and emergency preparedness, environmental health and safety operations, and receiving and mail room operations. The COO manages College operational emergencies and unscheduled College closures in collaboration with the President. This position must work effectively with a wide range of diverse constituencies, including but not limited to students, faculty/staff, government agencies, representatives of the community, and the general public. |
Required Minimum Qualifications |
1. Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) years of cumulative experience in facilities management, maintenance, plant operations, environmental health and safety, or emergency preparedness |
Desired Qualifications |
1. Experience in physical plant operations and systems, building systems, and commercial construction in a higher education institution |
Work Schedule |
8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday |
Full/Part Time | Full Time |
Columbia University Irving Medical Center>
Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) provides international leadership in basic, preclinical, and clinical research; medical and health sciences education; and patient care. CUIMC is home to the largest medical research enterprise in New York City and State and one of the largest faculty medical practices in the Northeast. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, CUIMC’s 20-acre campus is located in Washington Heights, two miles to the north of Columbia University’s main campus, and overlooks the Hudson River.
The Position
Reporting to the assistant vice president of campus operations, the director of housing services (director) develops and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, strategic plans, and operating procedures for the Office of Housing Services. This senior leader is responsible for coordination of all residential services, property management, maintenance, development, and construction activities associated with a portfolio of seven residence halls and apartment buildings that house approximately 1400 residents, while also ensuring the office is contributing to the overall division objectives.
The successful candidate will provide leadership to two assistant directors, more than 40 full-time staff members (union and non-union), and six graduate resident assistants. The incumbent also plans and oversees a total budget of approximately $10 million dollars in operating expenses and revenue.
The successful candidate will:
- provide strategic, innovative, and customer-centered leadership for the office;
- oversee all contract and leasing activities led by the assistant director of leasing services to ensure maximum occupancy of housing units at all times;
- oversee property management and building maintenance activities led by the assistant director of housing operations to ensure capital investment in critical assets and infrastructure is planned and allocated each year;
- use data, assessment and forecasting models to evaluate and improve programs, services, financial performance, and facilities;
- oversee the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of the graduate resident advisor staff; and
- oversee the administration and optimal utilization of the housing management, property inventory, and work order technology solutions.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or the equivalent in experience is required (master’s preferred), along with a minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in college/university housing or residential property management. Preferred candidates will also have significant experience with building operations and maintenance, including leading facilities improvement and capital renewal initiatives; selection, training, supervision, development and evaluation of department staff; financial budgeting, reporting, analysis, and forecasting; and developing and implementing organizational vision, strategy, and goals.
Additional capabilities needed for success in the position include:
- ability to analyze, evaluate solutions, and make recommendations for change;
- experience leading emergency response planning and preparedness;
- political acumen and skills in navigating complex organizations; and
- ability to quickly learn local laws governing residential structures and living standards.
Application and Nomination
Review of applications begins Wednesday, November 13, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. Applications, including a position-specific cover letter and resume, may be submitted online at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Michel Frendian, mrf@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895.
University of Maryland, Baltimore>
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), the state’s public health, law, and human services university, seeks an innovative, collaborative, leader to serve as its next Director for Facilities Operations and Maintenance (Director). This is a significant management opportunity for an experienced professional to provide direction and strategic leadership to a comprehensive facilities maintenance organization for the technical, professional, and service trades that support a vibrant 71-acre campus with 6.2 million square feet of complex bio-medical research and state-of-the-art clinical services and teaching space, located in 67 buildings in the heart of downtown Baltimore.
The Director is an integral campus facilities partner providing strategic planning expertise and management of the University’s capital renewal and replacement budgets as they relate to the support of facilities maintenance and improvements. In addition to serving the facilities maintenance and operational needs of UMB, the Director also assists with the development of continuity of operations plans (COOP) and is part of the campus Emergency Management Team that directs the campus operations during emergency conditions to assure the protection of resources and property. This individual is expected to bring deep management skills, functional expertise, and a customer-centric approach in support of the university’s facilities needs. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead operations to provide stellar facilities services that enable learning and discovery, community and care, and economic and environmental sustainability in a dynamic academic and research environment.
Reporting to UMB’s chief facilities officer, the Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations, and serving on her leadership team, the Director will be responsible for the seamless delivery of facilities services. The Director is accountable for ensuring operational effectiveness of the Department of Facilities Operations and Maintenance through the establishment and implementation of short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operational procedures that support the mission of the University and the Office of Administration and Finance; the Director also serves in an advisory capacity to senior leadership.
The selected candidate will be a collaborative, customer focused leader with a track record of providing strategic direction and creative thinking and organizational structure in an organization of similar scale and complexity. The Director will bring experience in business process improvement, inter-department and cross function collaboration, and as an advocate for the professional development of a diverse facilities maintenance team. Experience with, and a record of, leading change, managing resources, and streamlining processes and systems is highly desired. This individual will be a person of the highest integrity with a collegial style that engenders trust and inspires collaboration, and who is enthusiastic about the day-to-day management of efficient operations and delivering excellent customer service. The Director will work closely with senior leaders, faculty, staff, various departments, and external customers to achieve facilities-related goals that align with the UMB’s future plans and academic mission.
Candidates should demonstrate prior leadership of similar functions in another higher education institution or comparably complex setting. A bachelor’s degree facilities management or other relevant field with 10 years of senior administrative experience is required; in addition to these years of experience, a master’s degree in a related field, is preferred.
UMB is assisted in this search by Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in confidence to the Isaacson, Miller.
Daniel Rodas, Vice President
Liz Vago, Managing Associate
Isaacson, Miller
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
University of Rochester>
The Opportunity
The Senior Associate Vice President of University Facilities and Services serves as the principal administrative officer responsible for the operation and maintenance of facilities for all properties at the University, as well as central utilities, transportation, parking management, planning, and project management.
Responsibilities
- University and Medical Center facilities including building maintenance, custodial services, refuse and sanitation, conveyance and equipment repair, and special events services.
- Central Utilities including utilities production, operations and maintenance of utilities distribution system, building automation controls, cogeneration and infrastructure analysis, and energy management.
- Planning and Project Management including completion of capital renovation and construction projects, design management, budget and estimate review, contract preparation, materials selection and procurement, schedule development, long range planning issues, sustainable design and construction practices.
- Support operations including horticulture and grounds, materials and management, computer support, customer service center, snow removal, vehicle maintenance, information systems coordination and development, mail and courier services, campus Post Office, fleet services, and recycling coordinator.
- Residential Life facilities and University properties including building maintenance, custodial services, refuse and sanitation, moving services, graduate housing, property management, special event services, department facilities, observatory, and minor construction services.
- Transportation and Parking includes University and Medical center parking administration and parking policy enforcement, transportation management, and special events support.
The University Senior Associate Vice President for Facilities and Services:
- Collaborates with leaders of the University’s operating divisions and engages faculty, staff, and students to determine goals and objectives of facilities programs.
- Determines organization of University Facilities and Services (UFS) and recommends staffing commensurate with University requirements. Identifies and attracts top-performing staff to support the enhancement of team and succession planning.
- Supervises and reviews performance of senior UFS staff and management of human resources activities.
- Approves and recommends operating and capital budgets for UFS.
- Represents the University to neighborhood community organizations and with the City ofRochester.
Key Relationships
Direct Supervisor: Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Direct Reports:
- Deputy to Associate Vice President
- Medical Center Facilities Operations Director
- Central Utilities and Energy Management Director
- Operations Director
- Finance & Human Resources Service Director
- RC/Residential Life Facilities & University Properties – ESM, MAG Director
- Transportation and Parking Management Director
- Planning and Project Management Senior Director
Other Key Relationships:
- Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer University of Rochester Medical Center
- Chief Operating Officer SMH, Executive Vice President Strong Memorial Hospital
- Vice President & Director Medical Center Space Planning
- Deans
- Directors of Research Programs
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in engineering and 10 years’ management experience in operations and maintenance including five years’ experience in an educational or other setting, preferably in a research university with an academic medical center or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical background which includes exposure to the disciplines critical to facilities management, including planning, design and construction, and technical facilities operations is preferred. Ability to identify and apply technological advances and technology to enhance the performance of facilities services is required.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong ability to work with senior university and healthcare leadership, including monthly presentations to the facilities committee of the Board of Trustees to forge strong and meaningful partnerships.
- Strong negotiation skills, including design and construction contract negotiations, and ability to collaboratively and diplomatically reach successful outcomes with multiple constituencies while maintaining relationships.
- Dynamic communication skills, including strong listening skills and an ability to work collaboratively, are required.
- High degree of ethics and a direct and honest communication style that addresses multiple concerns while maintaining a clear direction and decisiveness.
- Supportive leadership skills that include leading in an engaging manner, developing team structures that clearly define responsibilities within and across organization, and developing strategies to strengthen processes and procedures that enhance efficiency and ensure staff training and development, and maintaining an open-door policy that engages staff.
- Strong financial leadership skills to manage operations and project budgets, forecasts, and develop and champion business cases for investment in facilities, including long-term investments in campus renewal needs.
- Ability to translate complex situations into root causes to enable successful decision-making.
- Experience managing a unionized workforce is preferred.
- Strong technical skills in capital projects, including appreciation for the aesthetic impact of projects and facilities operations, including experience in laboratory and healthcare projects preferred.
About the Search
University of Rochester is conducting a national search with the assistance of Helbling & Associates (www.helblingsearch.com), an executive search firm specializing in areas of facilities management, construction, engineering, and real estate development.
Please Submit Applications or Nominations to
Helbling & Associates, Inc.
8000 Brooktree Road, Suite 100
Wexford, PA 15090
Ryan R. Pugh, Senior Managing Consultant
O: (724) 935-7500 x111
C: (724) 991-6051
California State University, Fresno>
Building Trades Manager (Administrator II)
This is a working manager position responsible for planning and coordinating the work of approximately 24 staff in several classes of building trades journey-level workers in Facilities Operations. This includes building maintenance workers, metal workers, carpenters, electricians, locksmiths, painters, plumbers, and facilities maintenance workers in repair, maintenance, and minor construction work. The incumbent plans and organizes the day-to-day operations of the building trades, motivating staff and ensuring the effective and efficient allocation of staffing, materials, and equipment using methods that reflect high quality work and accountability. Leading and developing staff is an important aspect of this position through the use of effective coaching, performance measurement and mentoring.
Major Duties Include:
• The manager will screen prospective employees, conduct evaluations for support staff, and make recommendations for employment or termination of employees within his/her area of responsibility.
• The manager delegates to and holds subordinates responsible for satisfactory performance of assignments.
• The manager provides operational human resources leadership for staff, both directly and through the management team, with a focus on fiscal acuity and accountability, training, and team building.
• The manager will always be expected to work within the compliance of all safety procedures encountered in the maintenance and operation of the university buildings and equipment.
• The manager assists in developing and conducting training programs designed to develop standard methods and use of materials, and implements use of new methods, systems, and materials.
• Responsible for ensuring all departmental, university, CSU, County, State, Federal and all other applicable rules, codes, executive orders, laws, policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Assists the Associate Director of Facilities Operations with developing a maintenance program designed to be proactive through preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance program with support from the different shops.
• Meets on a regular basis with shop leads/supervisors to discuss work volume, work requests, administrative and operational needs, stock inventory, overtime authorizations, asset control, and staffing needs/issues.
• Strive to maintain a positive and productive relationship with the union, stay current on collective bargaining agreement issues, and consult with the Facilities Management leadership and Human Resources on escalated employee issues.
• Assures compliance with applicable collective bargaining contracts.
And other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Four (4) years supervisory experience within the last ten (10) years over a construction or maintenance crew.
Applications received by October 31, 2019 will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and given full consideration by the hiring manager and/or search committee. Qualified applicants received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the hiring manager and/or search committee.
For full job description and to apply online, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1664329
The University of Alabama in Huntsville>
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is accepting applications for the regular full-time position of Director, Customer Service & Facility Management Systems. The Director has the responsibility to strategize, analyze, plan, develop, resource, manage, improve, measure, and report all functions related to Facilities & Operations (F&O) customer services including the department's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) used to create work orders and service orders; to charge departments for work performed; to track employee labor hours; to create history and maintain inventory of repair parts and materials; to automatically re-order parts based on inventory level; to generate purchase orders based on inventory levels; to build equipment and repair history, equipment and system warranties, preventive maintenance schedules, etc. The incumbent will provide strategic technical, business support, and analysis of support to F&O Assistant Vice President (F&O AVP), directors, and supervisors including equipment assets, work planning, and spare parts inventory within the software. The Director will manage the stockroom used for purchasing, acquisition, and distribution of materials, equipment, tools, and repair/renovation parts for use by F&O and other University departments/units.
Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Management, Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and years of work experience. The incumbent must have10 years of facilities, project management, and-or customer service experience, to include 5 years of supervisory experience. Other requirements include extensive knowledge and understanding of computerized maintenance management software systems, customer service-help desk, construction maintenance, and operations inventory systems with excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate will be an authorized driver of UAH vehicles, and must possess a valid driver’s license; must have familiarity with higher education, public, and-or state entity accounting and purchasing practices and systems with an optimistic and positive attitude and a demonstrated deep commitment to the highest level of customer service. Previous experience in public higher education is preferred and an in-depth experience with database structures and database management is desired.
The approximate starting salary is $79,000 - $81,000 with an excellent benefits package. To ensure full consideration, qualified applicants should apply online at http://uah.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=117072 and apply for the position of Director, Customer Service & Facility Management Systems/RL4681
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED
Wheaton College>
Wheaton College, a leading liberal arts college located in Norton, Massachusetts, has an immediate opening for a Grounds Turf Field Specialist. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), benefit-eligible position.
This position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all field maintenance activities for the College’s Synthetic Athletic Field and surrounding landscaped areas. Under the supervision of the Grounds Manager & Grounds Supervisor, perform duties required to maintain the College’s Synthetic Athletic Fields, native soil athletic fields, irrigation systems, grounds, trees and plantings. Performs these day-to-day duties in a timely way with minimal supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, plant soil science or turf management and three to five years of experience maintaining synthetic athletic fields required, or the equivalent combination of education or experience. Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record and Pesticide applicator license. Massachusetts Hoister License preferred. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods. Ability to lift, move and operate bulky equipment or materials weighing fifty to eighty pounds is required.
TO APPLY VISIT: http://jobs.wheatoncollege.edu/postings/2739
Wheaton College proudly offers Equal Opportunity and is an Affirmative Action employer.