Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.
Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To lead all functional areas of Facilities Services Departments. Areas of responsibility include Central Plant Services, Building Maintenance, Landscaping and Grounds, Custodial Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Space & Project Management. The AVP oversees an office that provides master planning, design and construction management support, sustainability expertise, energy management, innovative partnering expertise, and other facility operation expertise to Hamline University. This position is instrumental in leading the planning and development of new facilities and future development of campus environments, while maintaining a strong link between those that design and build physical assets and those that operate and maintain the assets.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of facilities planning, design and construction; facilities maintenance and operations; utilities operations and management; personnel management and financial management.
• Must be skilled in written and oral communication. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals including faculty, staff, students, contractors and vendors.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten plus years of successful experience in facilities management in an institutional setting, in a leadership role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or business from an accredited college or university.
• Professional certification as a Professional Engineer, Licensed Architect, Certified Educational Facilities Professional, or LEED certification.
• Five or more years’ experience in a senior facilities leadership position at an institution of higher education or state institution.
• Experience in managing an energy facility with large campus distribution systems for steam, chilled water, and electric.
• Experience with AutoCAD, BIM, project management and/or project estimating software as desired.
• Demonstrated engagement with nationally recognized professional organizations.
• Knowledge of capital, financial, land-use and master planning
• Experience in tracking and monitoring budgets for facilities operations.
• Experience working with unions and labor agreements.
• Demonstrated commitment to resource stewardship from the perspective of both economics and sustainability.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building abilities, outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills to reach efficient and effective solutions in a collaborative manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides administrative leadership for all departments within Facilities Services. Administrative responsibilities include:
• Human resource management (hiring, training, professional development, compliance, employee relations, succession planning), including excellent interpersonal and teambuilding abilities.
• Ensuring that the provisions of the Local 70-International Union of Operating Engineers contract are followed.
• Organizational development and structure.
• Business and financial management, operating/capital budget development and management, long range planning, including the responsible overseeing of budget management and accountability of funds.
• Demonstrated contract management skills.
• Risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare Board of Trustees level reporting.
• Work with various city, state, and federal governmental agencies to coordinate projects and grant funding and related reporting/record-keeping.
• Strong customer service orientation and evidence of demonstrated and measurable results in facilities customer service planning, tracking and metrics. Work to continuously improve the service levels to optimize facilities management support and identify efficiencies across campus.
• Leads, guides, and oversees operations for all departments within Facilities Services. Operational responsibilities include:
• Seek out, evaluate, and implement appropriate new approaches to facilities management and operations.
• Computer management systems and technology (e.g., work order, scheduling, reporting, building automation, access, cctv, safety).
• Plant management (capital renewal, life cycle management, facilities assessments, project planning/estimating/scheduling).
• Workflow management.
• Leads, guides, and oversees utilities, energy, and environmental stewardship. Responsibilities include:
• Energy management and water conservation strategies and implementation.
• A demonstrated commitment to resource stewardship and the ability to champion sustainability and resilience planning across campus.
• Campus infrastructure master planning.
• Ability to employ energy purchasing strategies and demonstrated ability to ensure prudent management of organizational utilities expenses.
• Central Plant operations and maintenance.
• Environmental regulations, compliance and campus standards.
• Plans, designs and manages campus renovation and construction projects, working with key Hamline University stakeholders to meet space planning needs. Responsibilities include:
• Campus master planning.
• Establish and maintain effective space management systems and metrics. Facilitate work groups to ensure appropriate assignment and programming of space.
• Project development.
• Construction administration and management.
• Other duties as required.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

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Budget Range: $5,000,001-$8,000,000