Job Details

Vice President, Campus Infrastructure and Operations & Chief Facilities Officer

Position Number: 6867287
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Vice President, Campus Infrastructure and Operations & Chief Facilities Officer

Job ID: 294299
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Campus Infrastructure and Operations and Chief Facilities Officer provides strategic leadership and oversight for planning, design, construction, space management, real estate, environmental health and safety, and maintenance and operations of campus facilities, and infrastructure. This executive role ensures that all physical assets support the university's mission, academic and research goals, and sustainability initiatives, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning & Leadership
1. Directs short-range and long-range efforts to support the institution's strategic goals.
2. Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive facilities master plan aligned with institutional priorities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and with a focus on sustainability and future growth.
3. Build and lead a diverse high-performing team of professionals, providing guidance, support and mentorship to ensure the successful execution of departmental responsibilities.
4. Develop and maintain a culture of service-based excellence with a focus on safety, stewardship, accessibility and exceptional customer service.
5. Advise university leadership on capital planning, preventative and deferred maintenance, real estate, and space utilization.
6. Lead cross-functional collaboration with academic, administrative, athletics and student affairs units and external stakeholders, including the University System of Georgia, KSU Foundation and local and regional government entities and community organizations.
7. Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders, including the Cabinet and/or University System of Georgia.

Planning, Design & Construction Management
1. Responsible for the Campus Master Plan, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic goals. Assesses progress on the Campus Master Plan, providing updates to the President, Cabinet and Board of Regents.
2. Manage the development and implementation of a comprehensive real estate strategy aligned with the university's overall goals and objectives
3. Oversee design and construction of large and small-scale construction, renovation, and campus improvement projects.
4. Manage contractual relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants ensuring industry, university and Board of Regents standards are met.
5. Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations while adhering to university standards and Board of Regents policy.

Facilities Operations & Maintenance
1. Direct the operations of campus buildings, landscape and grounds, utilities, fleet services, and building services.
2. Oversee the management of campus venues, including Fifth Third Stadium, Convocation Center, KSU Center, Marietta Event Center and other spaces, as assigned.
3. Direct the operations of event services ensuring the delivery of safe, exceptional experiences for campus community and guests.
4. Develop the institution's capital renewal and major repair and renovation (MRR) priorities and strategy.
5. Ensure the reliability and efficiency of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
6. Implement preventative maintenance programs and emergency response protocols.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
1. Provide leadership and direction to environmental health and safety team including bio and chemical safety, fire/life safety, environmental and occupational health and safety.
2. Align EHS policies and programs to institutional objectives and legal requirements.
3. Adhere to all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
4. Promote a strong safety culture throughout the institution

Budget & Compliance
1. Develop and manage significant annual operating and capital budgets
2. Coordinate with the Office of Fiscal Services in developing and maintaining a comprehensive capital planning strategy including cash flows and funding strategies.
3. Ensure compliance with Board of Regents, local, state, and federal regulations, including ADA, OSHA, and environmental standards.
4. Develops, publishes, and maintains SOPs required to operate a safe, efficient and effective facilities within all policy guidelines.

Sustainability & Innovation
1. Champion sustainability initiatives and foster a culture of environmental responsibility, including energy conservation, green building practices, and waste reduction.
2. Identify innovative approaches to enhance campus infrastructure and operations and incorporate technology to create modern and adaptable environments.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, facilities management, related field or combination of education and experience

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, facilities operations, and/or planning, design, and construction with at least five (5) years in a management role

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Demonstrated experience in strategic facility planning including the development and management of a multi-year plan.
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale capital projects and complex operations.
Experience in senior management role.
Experience working in a research university environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications such as registered architect, licensed professional engineer, LEED AP, PMP, Six Sigma or Certified Facility Manager.

Proposed Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $200,000 to $240,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Ability to manage stakeholder alignment by coordinating the needs of students, faculty, administration, and sustainability goals.
Demonstrated ability ensuring limited downtime while renovating active campuses with minimal disruption to classes.
Demonstrated ability to manage and modernize aging infrastructure, ensuring that older buildings meet contemporary operational, safety, and performance standards.

KNOWLEDGE
Strong leadership to recruit and develop technical and professional facilities staff
Building out and scaling infrastructure for a growing environment

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite )
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Credit
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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