Vice President for Facilities Management
Villanova University
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The VPFM plays a leadership role in supporting the University’s teaching, research, and student life activities and provides strategic direction for all major facility projects including master planning, design, construction, and implementation. The VPFM is responsible for developing and staffing an integrated, strategically aligned facilities organization that demonstrates a commitment to excellence and service in all it does. Through the senior staff of Facilities Management, the VPFM is responsible for the performance of approximately 230 employees and for the management of a $25 million annual operating budget.
Serving as an institutional resource for the application and interpretation of facilities policies, the VPFM will interact with senior academic and administrative leadership to support Villanova’s mission and will cultivate and sustain cooperative working relationships with all constituencies. They will sustain an inclusive, principled, and learning-oriented environment for all employees and build on current strengths to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services, deliver critical initiatives, and develop a vision for Facilities that will align its resources and priorities with the University’s current and emerging goals while understanding its impact on its local environment.The VPFM will establish performance goals, allocate resources, and develop policies to affect the efficient operation of the department while controlling operating expenses at a level consistent with best practices for stewardship of Villanova’s campus. The VPFM will also identify and pursue opportunities to enhance the use of technology and data in managing Villanova’s facilities with optimal levels of safety, energy use, and efficiency.
The Facilities Management organization currently encompasses Grounds, Operations and Maintenance, Environmental Safety and Health, Custodial Services, Planning Design and Construction, and Facilities Finance & Administration.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the Facilities Management organization to set new standards as a service-oriented, proactive, professional, and efficient facilities department capable of addressing the diverse needs of a changing campus and the Villanova community. Collaborate with and represent Facilities Management to the deans, senior administration, trustees, the broader University community, and the communities that surround the campus. Cultivate and sustain cooperative working relationships with neighborhood, township, state, and federal entities. Collaborate with the Executive Vice President and Trustee Chair of the Stewardship Committee to set the agenda for the committee meetings. Prepare and present information to the Board of Trustees related to real estate purchases, facilities planning, and the design, budget, and schedule of capital projects and major maintenance or construction projects. Provide strategic leadership by developing and implementing annual a five-year capital renewal plans that align with the University’s strategic plan and the campus master plan. Communicate priorities, capital project plans and policy decisions to university officers and key members of the University community through presentations at various committee meetings and to appropriate governance bodies. Develop and manage the annual Facilities Management budget and the capital renewal budget for presentation to the Board. Ensure the periodic measurement and evaluation of Facilities Management’s performance by its various internal and external customers in order to obtain feedback that supports continuous quality improvement. Ensure the ongoing professional development of senior facilities staff and, through them, of all Facilities Services employees. Promote a high-performing and service-oriented culture, with an environment characterized by respect, professionalism, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration with the union. Minimum Qualifications: The VPFM must have the ability to collaborate well and supportively, with strong interpersonal skills, to build trust, cultivate understanding, personally exemplify a customer service orientation, and foster and maintain good working relationships with varied and diverse constituencies, including the President, Provost, senior leadership, campus administration, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative executive who brings confidence and humility to the task of leading a large service organization in support of the University’s mission. This candidate will have broad and deep design, capital planning, construction management, and facility-management expertise, strong communication and relationship skills, a commitment to transparency and service, and the vision and leadership capacity to enable the Facilities organization to manage the broad and evolving range of its responsibilities and expectations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capacity to lead a large, complex organization through significant change.
In addition, the successful candidate must possess: An undergraduate degree, ideally with a focus on design, architecture, engineering, business, public administration, planning, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities management, operation and administration in a large academic, healthcare, or corporate organization with diverse stakeholders. A track record of success in establishing a vision for facilities management services and capital project delivery that advances mission, maximizes efficiency, and return on investment, and demonstrates effective stewardship of assets. Demonstrated success advising executives and trustees on strategic investments in physical-plant assets and in the support staff and resources necessary to optimize them in a complex environment. Experience in creating and leading diverse and collaborative teams to address challenges and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully with community members at all levels, including administration, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and donors. Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity and equity and demonstrated leadership skills around equity, inclusion, and belonging. Substantial experience in change management, preferably within an institutional setting, and a track record of innovation in facilities service delivery. Significant knowledge of Facilities Operations including building maintenance, central utility systems, campus planning and programming, budgeting, design and construction Experience overseeing energy conservation and environmentally friendly construction and renovation initiatives. Manage the implementation of the University’s Campus Master Plan including oversight of the planning, architectural design, township approval, scheduling, financial management, and construction of the University’s capital construction program. A track record of success establishing a vision for facilities management services that advances mission, maximizes efficiency and return on investment, and demonstrates effective stewardship of assets. Adept at determining priorities and adjusting priorities related to capital project plans, in order to maximize the impact of finite resources in a dynamic environment. A strong sense of ethics, and respect for the mission of the University. A commitment to the University community and to collaborating closely with all stakeholders. Experience leading an organization that includes unionized employees, and experience handling union grievances and contract negotiations Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree, ideally with a focus on design, architecture, engineering, business, public administration, planning, or a related field. Experience working with a heterogeneous campus or municipality-built environment that includes historic buildings and significant landscape. Experience managing and negotiating with collective bargaining agreements with demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues in a timely manner. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Villanova University has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Katie Dean, Partner, and Thomas Lapierre, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations can be sent to thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net. Required application materials include a resume and cover letter. Posting Date: 07/02/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience Salary Band: N/A Job Classification: exempt References Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed 0 Maximum Number of References Needed 0 Supplemental Questions
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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20244070S Position Title: Vice President for Facilities Management Position Type: Staff Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/12-months Avg Hours Week Department: 791-FS - Administration Position Summary: The Vice President, Facilities Management (VPFM) leads a multifaceted facilities organization with primary responsibility for the stewardship of the University’s physical assets. Reporting to the University’s Executive Vice President, the VPFM will collaborate with senior academic and administrative leaders to advance Villanova’s mission and strategic plan by providing best-in-class facilities development and management services.The VPFM plays a leadership role in supporting the University’s teaching, research, and student life activities and provides strategic direction for all major facility projects including master planning, design, construction, and implementation. The VPFM is responsible for developing and staffing an integrated, strategically aligned facilities organization that demonstrates a commitment to excellence and service in all it does. Through the senior staff of Facilities Management, the VPFM is responsible for the performance of approximately 230 employees and for the management of a $25 million annual operating budget.
Serving as an institutional resource for the application and interpretation of facilities policies, the VPFM will interact with senior academic and administrative leadership to support Villanova’s mission and will cultivate and sustain cooperative working relationships with all constituencies. They will sustain an inclusive, principled, and learning-oriented environment for all employees and build on current strengths to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services, deliver critical initiatives, and develop a vision for Facilities that will align its resources and priorities with the University’s current and emerging goals while understanding its impact on its local environment.The VPFM will establish performance goals, allocate resources, and develop policies to affect the efficient operation of the department while controlling operating expenses at a level consistent with best practices for stewardship of Villanova’s campus. The VPFM will also identify and pursue opportunities to enhance the use of technology and data in managing Villanova’s facilities with optimal levels of safety, energy use, and efficiency.
The Facilities Management organization currently encompasses Grounds, Operations and Maintenance, Environmental Safety and Health, Custodial Services, Planning Design and Construction, and Facilities Finance & Administration.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the Facilities Management organization to set new standards as a service-oriented, proactive, professional, and efficient facilities department capable of addressing the diverse needs of a changing campus and the Villanova community. Collaborate with and represent Facilities Management to the deans, senior administration, trustees, the broader University community, and the communities that surround the campus. Cultivate and sustain cooperative working relationships with neighborhood, township, state, and federal entities. Collaborate with the Executive Vice President and Trustee Chair of the Stewardship Committee to set the agenda for the committee meetings. Prepare and present information to the Board of Trustees related to real estate purchases, facilities planning, and the design, budget, and schedule of capital projects and major maintenance or construction projects. Provide strategic leadership by developing and implementing annual a five-year capital renewal plans that align with the University’s strategic plan and the campus master plan. Communicate priorities, capital project plans and policy decisions to university officers and key members of the University community through presentations at various committee meetings and to appropriate governance bodies. Develop and manage the annual Facilities Management budget and the capital renewal budget for presentation to the Board. Ensure the periodic measurement and evaluation of Facilities Management’s performance by its various internal and external customers in order to obtain feedback that supports continuous quality improvement. Ensure the ongoing professional development of senior facilities staff and, through them, of all Facilities Services employees. Promote a high-performing and service-oriented culture, with an environment characterized by respect, professionalism, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration with the union. Minimum Qualifications: The VPFM must have the ability to collaborate well and supportively, with strong interpersonal skills, to build trust, cultivate understanding, personally exemplify a customer service orientation, and foster and maintain good working relationships with varied and diverse constituencies, including the President, Provost, senior leadership, campus administration, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative executive who brings confidence and humility to the task of leading a large service organization in support of the University’s mission. This candidate will have broad and deep design, capital planning, construction management, and facility-management expertise, strong communication and relationship skills, a commitment to transparency and service, and the vision and leadership capacity to enable the Facilities organization to manage the broad and evolving range of its responsibilities and expectations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the capacity to lead a large, complex organization through significant change.
In addition, the successful candidate must possess: An undergraduate degree, ideally with a focus on design, architecture, engineering, business, public administration, planning, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities management, operation and administration in a large academic, healthcare, or corporate organization with diverse stakeholders. A track record of success in establishing a vision for facilities management services and capital project delivery that advances mission, maximizes efficiency, and return on investment, and demonstrates effective stewardship of assets. Demonstrated success advising executives and trustees on strategic investments in physical-plant assets and in the support staff and resources necessary to optimize them in a complex environment. Experience in creating and leading diverse and collaborative teams to address challenges and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully with community members at all levels, including administration, faculty, students, staff, alumni, and donors. Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity and equity and demonstrated leadership skills around equity, inclusion, and belonging. Substantial experience in change management, preferably within an institutional setting, and a track record of innovation in facilities service delivery. Significant knowledge of Facilities Operations including building maintenance, central utility systems, campus planning and programming, budgeting, design and construction Experience overseeing energy conservation and environmentally friendly construction and renovation initiatives. Manage the implementation of the University’s Campus Master Plan including oversight of the planning, architectural design, township approval, scheduling, financial management, and construction of the University’s capital construction program. A track record of success establishing a vision for facilities management services that advances mission, maximizes efficiency and return on investment, and demonstrates effective stewardship of assets. Adept at determining priorities and adjusting priorities related to capital project plans, in order to maximize the impact of finite resources in a dynamic environment. A strong sense of ethics, and respect for the mission of the University. A commitment to the University community and to collaborating closely with all stakeholders. Experience leading an organization that includes unionized employees, and experience handling union grievances and contract negotiations Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree, ideally with a focus on design, architecture, engineering, business, public administration, planning, or a related field. Experience working with a heterogeneous campus or municipality-built environment that includes historic buildings and significant landscape. Experience managing and negotiating with collective bargaining agreements with demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues in a timely manner. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Villanova University has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Katie Dean, Partner, and Thomas Lapierre, Senior Associate, are leading the search. Confidential inquiries, applications, and nominations can be sent to thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net. Required application materials include a resume and cover letter. Posting Date: 07/02/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: Commensurate with experience Salary Band: N/A Job Classification: exempt References Needed References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed 0 Maximum Number of References Needed 0 Supplemental Questions
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