Job Express: Week of June 29, 2020

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General Administration & Management

Planning, Design & Construction

Reporting to the Vice President for Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities, the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Operations is entrusted with the care and maintenance of the majority of Virginia Tech’s campuses in Blacksburg, Roanoke, and the greater Washington, D.C., metro area and the university’s research facilities located throughout the commonwealth.

Leading a team of over 300 personnel, the Assistant Vice President is responsible, for the oversight of facility services in a responsive, efficient, consistent, and courteous manner, providing all campus constituents with quality service and a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment, while efficiently managing expenses, maximizing service levels, and achieving aspirational standards.

This is a highly visible position that interacts with top-level administration of the university and delivers strategic, operational, and tactical operational services for the benefit of all university constituents. This position is responsible for coordinating university efforts to assure that buildings and grounds constantly express the sense of place and quality that is intrinsic to Virginia Tech, maintaining the university’s design and construction standards function, and providing effective vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the delivery of non-capital construction (renovation) services.

The Assistant Vice President will also provide direct oversight of special projects, the development of strategic presentations, unit reporting, and may be required to represent the university in meetings.

The Assistant Vice President will be responsible to provide and define the support required for the Vice President for the oversight of all university policies relevant to their responsibility. This support requires the review and documentation of university components with and/or without delegated authority to manage and/or perform services under these university policies along with the definition of required reporting deliverables for those granted delegated authority.

Apply here: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/513728/assistant-vice-president-for-facilities-operations

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Position is full-time calendar year, permanent.

Manage the operation, maintenance and repair, cleaning, and upkeep of University facilities, grounds, major utility systems, heating plant, planning, repair of existing academic, administrative, athletic and auxiliary enterprise facilities on 4 campuses, recycling and solid waste management, automobile fleet, and the equipment and personnel necessary to support these responsibilities. Operate a Facilities Operations unit focused on customer service. Originate and implement policies, procedures, and standards for the maintenance and improvement of the University’s physical plant and related services with an emphasis on customer service and proactive communication with Facilities Operations’ customers.

Visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for posting (SF00952).  Please attach only the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter, (#2) Resume and (#3) “Other Document” – the names and contact information of three professional references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2020. Second consideration may be given to applications received by July 31, 2020. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (July 31, 2020) may not be given full consideration.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer.  Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

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Job Title:        Executive Director, Capital Planning & Service Operations

Organization:  SIU School of Medicine
 

Position Description

Under the general administration of the Chief Financial Officer for SIU Medicine, the incumbent in this position is responsible and accountable for line management, planning, organization, and control of those functions assigned and expenditure of funds allocated to Capital Planning and Service Operations and those funds appropriated in the capital budget for the School of Medicine. Five main areas comprise Capital Planning and Service Operations; they are Space Administration, Engineering and Construction, Environmental Health and Safety, Security, and Support Services.  This position serves as a senior institutional officer responsible for the physical campus encompassing teaching, clinical, research and administrative space and support services.

This individual will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who reports to the Associate Provost of Finance & Administration, who in turn reports to the Dean of the SIU School of Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of SIU Medicine.

Principal duties will be located at SIU in Springfield, Illinois.

SIU School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service.   Our 270 physicians treat patients throughout the region through our multidisciplinary clinics called SIU Medicine. We also engage in world-renowned research, notably in cancer, Alzheimer’s and audiology. Community service is a part of everything we do.

As a community-based medical school, we partner with over ten hospitals in central Illinois via on-site and telehealth services to ensure the needs of the communities are met with a patient-centered focus.  Our mission is to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their healthcare needs through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

Required Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, or a related field.
2. A minimum of ten years' experience in facilities and capital management, preferably in large health care or university facilities.
3. Experience with building maintenance systems and construction management.
4. A service-minded attitude.
5. Evidence of the ability to organize resources, communicate clearly, and work independently.
6. Evidence of the ability to supervise/manage a large organization with multiple reporting units and significant numbers of staff.
7. Demonstrated facility master planning experience and skills.
8. Demonstrated Project Management experience and skills.
9. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Please apply online at siumed.edu/hr.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

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Capital Construction Manager

Provide leadership and management in order to implement over $130,000,000 in capital construction projects including hiring and managing staff, design consultants, and contractors.  Bachelor's degree and ten years of progressive experience in managing large construction projects OR designing/performing construction administration of large construction projects greater than $5 million are required.  For more information and to apply go to https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/10189 .

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About Springfield Technical Community College :

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequaled in the state. Biotechnology, IT Security, Laser Electro-Optics, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Telecommunications and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 7,000 day, evening, weekend and online students S.T.C.C. is a vibrant campus rich in diversity.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position plays a critical role in managing the physical facilities planning functions including master campus planning, space planning, project programming and management for building renovations, new facilities, space utilization and movement management with oversight of all phases of study, design and construction of  these projects as well as all aspects of project management for a variety of facilities related projects with budgets up to $1 million. Projects include large and complex renovations, as well as maintenance projects, and minor renovations, staff relocation and furniture acquisitions. Manages the project team while developing critical relationships with internal and external clients. As a team leader, provide management direction and oversight for all phases of project planning and delivery to achieve sustainable projects delivered on schedule, within budget, high-quality, cost-effective, and appropriate to client program needs. Interface directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification. Identifies project delivery resources; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients and leadership. Provide the required level of financial and quality control throughout project lifecycle and report, on a regular basis, status (budget, schedule, scope) of projects and completes close out

• Coordinate and manage multiple technically complex capital project activities with both in-house and outside consultants, including preparation and administration of consultant contracts.
• Manage and coordinate feasibility studies, including preparing program information, coordinating work of interdepartmental groups and working with all levels of the College.
• Review planning, bidding and contract documents prepared by outside consultants to ensure compatibility with STCC and Commonwealth of MA standards and requirements. Experience with Chapter 149 and 306 a plus.
• Prepare financial analysis and preliminary total project cost estimates. Establish, track, and manage budget during course of project.
• Perform contract administration for a variety of capital projects, including new construction, alteration, utility installations and roadways.
•  Review, approve and process all project construction related documents.  Manage contractors, architects and engineers to ensure paperwork is accurate and timely. Serve as the College's representative to the Division of Capital Asset Maintenance (DCAMM) and other state, federal, and local agencies and community organizations on assigned projects.
• Responsibilities include problem-solving requiring analysis and complex decision-making where errors in technique or judgment are difficult to detect and could result in significant cost overruns and/or jeopardy of life safety.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable regulations and codes regarding state design and construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and to work with the Senior Director of Facilities on the proper allocation of resources consistent with division goals
• Promote and assure continuous improvement; establish and maintain productive relationships with a full range of personnel that reflect a strong commitment to customer service.
• Responsible for leading or managing the project team
• Other related duties as assigned

Position reports to:    Senior Director of Facilities

Requirements:

•  Bachelor's degree or professional degree in architecture, construction management, interior design or engineering required.
•  Minimum of seven (7) years' proven experience managing complex design and construction projects in higher education.
• Understanding of project delivery methods (construction management at risk, general contracting, and design build).
• Working knowledge of architecture, engineering, and design principles; building systems; code regulations and construction practices; and the ability to apply this knowledge to complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Lead or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field and certifications in Construction and Project Management preferred.

Application Instructions:

 All applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references to http://www.stcc.edu.   **Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.  

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