Chief of Campus Facilities & Capital Projects

AFE; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University solicits applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management in Murray, KY. The role leads strategic and operational facilities management during a period of campus investment, renewal, and planning.

The AVP will oversee maintenance, design and construction, utilities, safety, and grounds while managing a 65-person team, a $13.5M operating budget, and $100M in capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, business, or related field (master's degree preferred).
• Eight years of progressively responsible facilities management experience with leadership responsibility.
• Expertise in facilities planning, construction, maintenance, utilities, capital projects, budgeting, leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with CMMS and construction management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive facilities organization overseeing maintenance, design and construction, utilities, environmental safety, custodial operations, grounds, space administration, and capital planning.
• Lead a department of approximately 65 employees, overseeing a $13.5 million operating budget, ~$10 million in annual renovations, and major capital projects approaching $100 million.
• Advance the campus master plan, capital planning initiatives, sustainability efforts, and long-term stewardship of institutional assets.
• Develop strong partnerships across the University with architects, engineers, contractors, government agencies, and the Board of Regents to ensure project delivery and compliance.
• Guide policies, processes, and operational strategies that enhance campus infrastructure, safety, efficiency, and service excellence.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Capital planning

CMMS

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Murray State University solicits applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management in Murray, KY. The role leads strategic and operational facilities management during a period of campus investment, renewal, and planning.

The AVP will oversee maintenance, design and construction, utilities, safety, and grounds while managing a 65-person team, a $13.5M operating budget, and $100M in capital projects.