Assistant Vice President Of Planning, Construction And University Architect

What We Are Looking For

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Facilities & Operations, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) will be responsible for all space planning, utilization, and management, as well as all minor and major construction projects encompassing all phases from concept and scope development, to design, and ultimately construction and commissioning. Furthermore, the AVP will facilitate a long-term planning process to ensure that campus facility and infrastructure renewal meets the evolving demands of the institution and that it remains fully aligned with the strategic vision of the University. Baylor University has over nine (9) million square feet of facility space across its main campus and has construction projects ranging from a few thousand dollars to multi-hundred million dollars supporting all aspects of the University's mission including academics, research, student life, and athletics.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field; Master's degree is preferred

• Certification as a licensed Architect, preferred

• Fifteen (15) years minimum relevant experience, preferably with at least five (5) years in higher education

• Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations, and building systems (mechanical/electrical/plumbing/envelope)

• Ability to work effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams and people at all levels and departments of the institution

• Have excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit

• Working knowledge of CAFM system, preferred

• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed for special events or meetings

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Driver's License - Must have a valid driver's license

What You Will Do

• Provide professional project management services from concept through commissioning; executes small and large capital projects on time and within budget by leading a team of in-house project managers though relying on outside design and construction general contractors for execution

• Implementing a process/performance improvement plan which updates documentation and communication methods to ensure processes are understood by both Facilities Management team members and campus stakeholders

• Leads a robust facilities condition assessment program (currently contracted with a third party) where results inform funding and prioritization of project execution in order to move away from a reactive maintenance program to a strategic proactive approach

• Provide critical insight and expertise for space utilization and management, leveraging existing Baylor technology and systems, to enable data driven decisions

• Represent Baylor Facilities Management as one of the three leaders at the VP level, to both internal Baylor stakeholders and external partners such as City officials, consulting firms, A/E firms, construction contractors, and others

• In conjunction with the Director of Space Planning & Interior Design, sets goals and objectives for that office

• In conjunction with the Director of Construction Services, sets goals and objectives for that office

• In conjunction with the Director of Facility Planning & Project Programming, sets goals and objectives for that office

• Consolidating information from a cross-section of Baylor stakeholders to generate slides, presentation materials, and other documents in support of the University's ISSG (Institutional Space Support Group) and the CAPG (Capital Asset Planning Group)

• A voting member of the ISSG and an advisor to the CAPG. Provides space allocation and construction/renovation project professional expertise and recommendations for the institution's consideration

• Prepares slides and other supporting documents for Board of Regent meetings and attends meetings as requested

• Review, revise, and keep current University standards for furniture, space, interior finishes, design, construction and other related facility standards

• Partners with Facilities Management team members in all aspects of space management, project management, construction, facility management and other associated aspects, to ensure unity of efforts and outcomes

• Liaise and partner with Baylor leaders and stakeholders at various levels on all aspects of space management and project planning, design and construction

• Enables the use of the CAFM (computer aided facilities management) system, GIS (geographic information system), and other technology systems to ensure space usage, facility data, and other necessary information is kept up to date and usable for other departments across the University

• Research and remain up to date with industry best practices in space management and in planning, design, and construction as it pertains to higher education

• Supervising employees, to include the potential for student workers/interns

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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