Associate Vice President & Chief Facilities Officer

About the role

The next Associate Vice President & Chief Facilities Officer will lead the long-term planning, development, and stewardship of the university’s physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Affirms and improves the utilization of existing resources
• Develops a strategic plan for updating and renovating plant infrastructure
• Improves overall standards of custodial care and grounds upkeep
• Strengthening the general facilities safety and maintenance programs
• Manages the project bidding, contract award and/or negotiation process
• Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal laws
• Collaborates with contracted architectural and engineering firms
• Demonstrates commitment to encouraging supply, construction and service contracts from MBE/WBE firms
• Communicates and coordinates UAB capital construction projects, equipment purchases and real estate transactions
• Ensures project delivery process complies with Title 39 (Alabama Code of 1975) and University of Alabama System board rules
• Interfaces with compliance agencies, planning commissions, including but not limited to, the State of Alabama, Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham
• Oversees the operations of the chilled water and steam enterprises
• Develops and implements an innovative campus-wide sustainability program
• Manages the University’s property leasing program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related field
• At least ten (10) years of related experience
• Facilities-related professional registrations preferred

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in facility management and real estate
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
• Experience in sustainability initiatives

Skills

• Project management
• Contract negotiations
• Regulatory compliance
• Sustainability planning
• Real estate management

Benefits

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Pay

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