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
Physical Demands Work Hours Hourly Rate/Annual Salary Staff Grade Ungraded
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 Duff
Vice President of Executive Search
Shelley Feather
Senior Executive Search Consultant
