Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management

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UNC Charlotte

Part-Time
Closes on Monday, April 1, 2024

Job Description

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is the state’s urban research university and a driving force of growth, discovery, and innovation for the metro Carolinas. UNC Charlotte leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and a pioneering learning experience that prepares graduates to become active citizens of the world. UNC Charlotte is home to more than 30,000 students, including approximately 6,000 master’s and doctoral candidates. Founded in 1946, the campus sits on 1,000 wooded acres just eight miles from Uptown Charlotte, rated the number one “Most Up and Coming City in America” by Yelp. The University is the largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte region and the third largest of 17 constituent members of the University of North Carolina System. Over the past ten years, UNC Charlotte has constructed over $1 Billion of facilities with a focus on creating a campus of distinction. Along with significant growth and building expansion, the University has been mindful to ensure proper maintenance and operations of those new assets.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs, the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Facilities Management is a senior campus leader and part of the Chancellor’s Leadership Team. The AVC is responsible for leading a department of more than 450 employees and ten direct reports. The selected candidate will oversee a Facilities Management budget of approximately $48M annually and a Utilities Fund budget of $15M. Current major capital projects include a $56M renovation and expansion of a computing and engineering building (Burson) and a $55-80M football stadium expansion. The University is in the final phase of developing its next ten-year master plan and the AVC will have the opportunity to shape and implement that plan.

Facilities Planning
  • Serves as the principal advisor to the Vice Chancellor in developing the facilities master plan for the University.
  • Develops a comprehensive capital improvement program to implement the master plan and multi-year maintenance and repair programs to ensure facilities remain functional and comply with State codes.
  • Develop renovation and modernization plans to ensure facilities support the mission and vision of the University.
  • Participates in the total University planning process and integrates facility needs into the process.
  • Develops goals, objectives, strategies, and action plans to continuously improve facilities and services in support of the University’s goals, Business Affairs’ goals, and the Academic Plan.

Maintenance Operations
  • Manages the operation and maintenance of the University’s physical plant including building structures, heating and air conditioning, utility systems, roads and grounds, housekeeping, waste disposal, and recycling.
  • Manages a preventive maintenance program to keep all campus facilities and infrastructure functioning properly.
  • Oversees facility repairs to ensure the campus provides a quality learning, research, and community service environment.
  • Supervises the housekeeping and grounds functions to ensure campus appearance, cleanliness, and image are first-class.

Construction
  • Manages construction and renovation programs to meet the present and future needs of the University.
  • Oversees project design using both in-house and contracted architectural and engineering services for capital and informal projects.
  • Manages construction programs to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Oversees both in-house and contracted construction to provide quality, cost-effective products.

Utilities
  • Ensures reliable utilities are provided to the campus including electricity, water, sewer, and natural gas.
  • Negotiates and coordinates with off-campus providers for the best possible rates and service.
  • Oversees the maintenance of the University-owned distribution systems for electricity, water, and sewer.
  • Oversees the operation and maintenance of a central steam plant distribution system and several regional utility plants.
  • Develops and implements energy-saving measures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Environmental Sustainability
  • Leads the University’s environmental sustainability efforts.
  • Oversees development of the Environmental Sustainability assessment and action plan through the University’s Sustainability Officer and Committee.
  • Ensures that the University is following best practices in the areas of energy management and water conservation, pollution prevention/environmental compliance, land preservation and conservation, alternative fuel and low emission vehicles, construction practices (green buildings), waste reduction and recycling, and purchase and use of environmentally preferable materials.

Administrative
  • Exercise full budgeting and spending authority over the Departmental funds including operating, salary, utility, and construction projects.
  • Exercise hiring authority over positions authorized in the Department.
  • Exercise approval authority over the design of campus improvement projects.
  • Exercise approval authority over all capital construction and renovation projects on campus.
UNC Charlotte
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