Senior Associate Vice President for Facilities, Development and Operations

Job Summary

The Senior Associate Vice President for Facilities Development and Operations is the executive facilities officer/administrator at San José State University. Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO, this position provides vision, leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for physical planning, development, and ongoing operation of all campus facilities in a manner that directly supports the mission of the University. In collaboration within the Department and with colleagues across the campus and within the California State University system, the position is responsible for the successful operation, maintenance and development of the University’s physical plant and plays a key role in establishing, directing, and ensuring strategic goals and objectives of the department are achieved.

As the University’s executive facilities officer/administrator, the position interfaces frequently with campus leadership, colleagues at the California State University, and other related agencies concerning the development and operation of the campus. The position engages collaboratively with the campus and local community to provide superior customer-focused services in a transparent and evidence driven manner. The position plays a significant role in campus planning and development including creation of master plans, leading large scale development projects in a senior executive role, advancing physical planning and strategically developing a multi-year capital outlay program, and serving as the construction administrator for the campus.

Facilities Development & Operations is comprised of several units including Physical & Capital Planning and Real Estate, Design & Construction, Maintenance & Operations, Energy, Utilities & Sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety and a Business & Administrative Services unit which supports the overall department. The department is responsible for +170 acres, +52 building, and over seven million square feet including an 8mw cogeneration plant and robust utility network as well as manages a rotating portfolio of construction projects valued at more than $300M. The department employs nearly 300 full-time staff and has an annual operating budget across its units in excess of $30M.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically directs the development and implementation of master plans, land use plans, area development plans, and other similar documents used to chart the future of the physical campus.
• Oversees and administers efforts to ensure compliance with requirements as related to CEQA/EIR and other land use regulatory authorities are met for all projects, including those which may be pursued independently by campus auxiliaries.
• Ensures accurate facility information and space records are maintained and utilized to provide analysis and evidence driven decisions.
• Oversees efforts to conduct routine building and infrastructure facility condition assessments and ensures information is utilized in physical and capital planning efforts and day to day decision-making.
• Directs the development and administration of an inclusive and feedback driven capital outlay planning process in collaboration with others. 
• Strategically directs the development of a comprehensive multi-year capital outlay program inclusive of university auxiliaries and fee funded organizations.  
• Serves as a project executive for large scale major capital projects and/or highly sensitive projects providing guidance, advice and support to project teams so as to ensure success.
• Serves as a project executive and senior leader for real estate development projects including development opportunity evaluation, real estate transaction efforts, and development project assessment, planning, and implementation.  To include public private partnerships.
• Acts as the University’s construction administrator responsible for the development and implementation of planning, design, and construction management processes and procedures ensuring all are compliant with campus, systemwide, and State regulations and procedures.
• In conjunction with department personnel, oversees and administers the overall campus construction project portfolio including development of the project implementation plan including required consultants, selection of delivery methods, budgetary oversight, procurement methods, and contract compliance.
• Ensures robust communication with the campus and key stakeholders concerning campus construction projects.  Produces and publishes reports documenting project portfolio accomplishments and progress.
• Directly responsible for all services provided by Facilities Development & Operations.
• Oversees and administers the annual operat