Senior Associate VP, Facilities & Infrastructure

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 360,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington invites applications for a Senior Associate Vice President for UW Facilities. This top-level leadership role oversees the reliability, safety, and renewal of campus facilities, reporting to the President and collaborating with FPB and campus partners.

The successful candidate will lead building operations, capital project delivery, asset renewal, and financial stewardship across a large, multi-site university, driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field as required.
• Significant leadership experience in facilities operations and capital delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational priorities and measurable results.
• Strong communication skills and experience advising senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for UW Facilities, translating university priorities into operating plans and renewal strategies.
• Lead capital project delivery, asset renewal, and facilities operations at scale across multiple campus sites.
• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, and cost management for facilities resources.
• Represent UW Facilities in governance bodies and collaborate with institutional leaders to align priorities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Financial management

Communication with executives

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, facilities management, construction management, planning, business, public administration, or a related field

Job description

The University of Washington invites applications for a Senior Associate Vice President for UW Facilities. This top-level leadership role oversees the reliability, safety, and renewal of campus facilities, reporting to the President and collaborating with FPB and campus partners.

The successful candidate will lead building operations, capital project delivery, asset renewal, and financial stewardship across a large, multi-site university, driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement