Summary of Job Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting the Vice
President for Finance and Administrative Services (VPFAS) in
managing the daily operations and strategic planning of the
university facilities. Includes responsibility for all aspects of
facility project development and management, as well as direct
supervision over the directors and associate directors of Building
and Equipment Maintenance, Environmental Safety & Health,
Facilities Finance and Administration, Grounds Maintenance and
Building Services, Facilities Design & Construction and
third-party contracts for grounds and building services. The AVPFM
assists in the development and implementation of campus
sustainability initiatives, particularly as they relate to energy
efficiency and the sustainable design and construction of campus
facilities. Responsible for coordinating effective communication
and collaboration between campus constituents and project
architects, engineers, and the general contractor as well as making
frequent presentations to legislative committees and the Board of
Regents as required.
As head of the University's Department for Facilities Management,
the AVP provides general management, supervision, and professional
direction to a comprehensive facilities management organization
that provides facilities planning; space administration;
architectural and engineering; construction management, facilities
maintenance and repair; renovations; utilities generation and
distribution; custodial; grounds landscape; recycling; and other
maintenance services to the main campus, including Auxiliary
Enterprises, the remote facilities of the Breathitt Veterinary
Center (veterinary diagnostic center), Regional campus sites in
Hopkinsville and Paducah, and Hancock Biological Station.
- Manages the overall department comprised of a workforce of
approximately 65 employees
Responsible for an annual budget of approximately $13.5 million
and manages an annual renovation volume of $10M (~200+ projects)
and major design and construction projects of sometimes near $100
million dollars.
Manages contracts for third parties, primarily for custodial
and grounds services.
Oversees Environmental Safety and Health to ensure adherence to
applicable safety rules and health standards, as well as local,
state and federal regulations.
Develops and recommends policies, planning guidelines, and
procedures for the development of the University's biennial capital
budget program, and manages the program throughout the process of
development, approval and implementation.
Develops and implements, or recommends, University policies and
procedures for facilities and utilities systems management,
maintenance, operation, and capital construction.
Maintains campus master plan and current boundary line
information.
Maintains land and building data for campus facilities.
Responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local
building codes and requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, architecture or a
related field required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of significant experience in roles
of progressively increased responsibilities in comprehensive
facilities management in an institutional setting, or similar
organization setting with multiple, complex systems, of which five
years should be in responsible charge of a facilities management
organization or a major component of one required.
- Must have a good working knowledge of facilities planning,
design and construction, facilities maintenance and management,
utilities operation and management, personnel management and
training, and financial management.
- Must have excellent administrative, supervisory, and oral and
written communication skills.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field such as engineering,
architecture, and construction management
- Understanding of software for Computerized Maintenance
Management System {CMMS)
- Knowledge of scheduling Software
- Knowledge of Construction Management software such as
Procore
Greenwood Asher
& Associates (GA&A) is assisting Murray State
University in this search.
Applications and nominations are now being accepted.
How to Apply:Please submit application materials through the
GA&A
candidate portal. Application materials should
include:
- A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant's
qualifications for the position.
- A current resume/curriculum vitae.
Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is
strongly encouraged.
The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality
for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until an
appointment is made.
Inquiries and nominations should be directed to:
Jeremy
DuffVice President of Executive
Searchjeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com
Shelley
FeatherSenior Executive Search
Consultantshelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA.