Colorado College has retained Helbling, a ZRG company to conduct an executive search to secure an Associate Vice President of Campus Operations & Facilities Services.
 

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President of Campus Operations & Facilities Services will report to the Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer and provide leadership, strategic guidance, and professional oversight for the major functional areas of Campus Operations & Facilities Services. 

The Colorado College campus is nearly 100-acres with over 145 buildings, and the department includes over 80 full-time staff members. The operational departments include campus planning, capital construction and programs, residential maintenance, campus energy efficiency programs, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, grounds, custodial, transportation, campus support services, campus plant heating and cooling operations, campus utility and technical services (includes engineering), low voltage systems coordination, repair, and support, and environmental health and safety.
 

Position Description

• Support the VP for Finance/CFO by providing administrative leadership services, guidance, and involvement in a variety of projects, campus programs, and physical plant initiatives;
• Negotiate and manage campus service contracts for operations, maintenance, fire, and life safety;
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals and objectives, assist in division administrative functions to include policy development;
• Serve as the campus new construction and facilities maintenance programming and design leader and represent the VP/CFO as assigned;
• Lead, supervise, and coordinate new construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, improvements, and planning for Colorado College facilities, grounds, and utilities;
• Collaborate and communicate with all college leadership to carry out the mission and strategic plan of the college, as well as the priorities of the Finance and Administration Division;
• Support all college buildings and maintenance activities to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery while meeting the intent of the Campus Master and Strategic plans;
• Assist the VP/CFO in communications with the Trustee Committee on Buildings, Grounds, and Infrastructure.
• Lead the department by creating a collaborative and participative team environment whereby all staff support the mission and core values of the Department and the College. This includes developing and administering best practices in facilities and operations management, establishing an efficient and effective organizational structure, identifying the most effective staffing needs, developing relevant objectives and measures of performance, and practicing a leadership style that builds beneficial and productive relationships within the Facilities and Operations Department;
• Lead the effort with regard to the college’s core value of “nurture a sense of place and an ethic of environmental sustainability” as the work relates to preserving the historic traditions and reducing the carbon footprint of the College’s built environment. Support and help lead the College’s ongoing commitment to further reducing its carbon footprint;
• Develop and manage the campus’s annual capital renewal and replacement programs. Develop a proactive database structure and tool to determine, forecast, and manage campus facility conditions;
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Campus Preventative Maintenance program aimed at maintaining and improving facility conditions while avoiding costly emergency projects and repairs, and prioritizing mission-critical facility renewal projects and activities; 
• In the fulfillment of the Campus Master Plan, work closely with other campus facility review committees, initiate, organize, and recommend annual and long-term plans for capital improvements, landscape, and major repair and/or reconstruction programs to preserve and enhance the College. This includes periodic updating of the Campus Master Plan as needed and continuously evaluating facility condition and functionality for meeting program and residential life expectations;
• Have a strong understanding of local project planning processes to include both City Planning, Building Department, Colorado Springs Fire Department, and project plan requirements of other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ);
• Manage contracts with architects, engineers, and consultants in the planning and development of new construction and/or the refurbishment of existing facilities. Provide accountability for teams who oversee new construction work and other contracted projects to ensure that facilities are constructed in accordance with current building codes, and contract specifications, are compatible with and complement the college's programs and mission, and are completed on schedule and within budget;
• Initiate and manage all college-initiated capital construction contracts to ensure warranty, maintenance, and delivered functionality and service meet the building stakeholders' needs;
• Lead the effort to develop and deliver time-sensitive design and construction requests for proposals and contracts to meet respective project needs;
• Act as liaison in partnering with federal, state, and city entities when necessary as they affect or benefit the operations, maintenance, and environmental impact of facilities of the College;
• Implement guidelines, standards, and training programs to ensure maintenance activities, construction activities, and operations of both College employees and contractors take place in a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible context;
• Support and actively contribute to the goal of achieving greater diversity, inclusion, and equity at Colorado College and work effectively with all members of the campus community;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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About Colorado College

At Colorado College, they are a thriving community of learners who embrace the hard work it takes to think, teach, and do differently. They challenge their own perspectives and the status quo. They aspire to identify and enroll a diverse group of talented students through a highly selective and unique process that does not rely on traditional metrics. They measure student success not by who students are when they enroll, but by who they are when they graduate. Welcome to a place that produces leaders with the courage to forge their own paths.

Vision
To ignite the passion and potential of their students, and the entire CC community, to create a world that is more equitable, humane, and just.

Mission
To transform their students by providing the finest liberal arts education available, taught through the academically rigorous, immersive, and flexible Block Plan.

Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, facilities management, business administration, or related field plus a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience working in a facilities’ operations, new construction, and maintenance setting;
• Demonstrated team building, time management, and innovative problem-solving skills; 
• Highly organized and able to think strategically; have strong project management skills;
• Experience leading high-risk projects and meeting multidisciplinary design and function goals; 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and a proven ability to work on several projects concurrently while meeting deadlines;
• Experience in detailed project milestone planning and budget management skills are required;
• Experience in the management and development of American Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts;
• Extensive experience in specifying project delivery contracts and systems to include Cost Plus, GMP, Design Bid Build, and Not to Exceed Time and Materials projects;
• Must possess the ability to foster collaboration within the organization and have a strong commitment to excellent stakeholder service; keep up to date on current technical procedures and governmental regulations; 
• Ability to analyze and optimize operational systems to improve upon their effectiveness and efficiency; expertise in Microsoft Office products; 
• Ability to work effectively and energetically with all college constituencies and with the neighboring community;
• Ability to build a strong sense of shared commitment to the needs of other college administrative unit staff, faculty and students. 

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in engineering, architecture, or construction project management;
• Certification as a Facilities Manager (CFM), LEED AP certification, and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP);
• Experience in and an understanding of the culture of a small, residential, liberal arts college is preferred. 

Diversity Statement

The cross disciplinary perspective of a liberal-arts education offers unparalleled opportunities for intercultural engagement. Personal interactions, in and outside of the classroom promote exposure to diverse social environments where students engage in dialogue about new ideas and complex issues. In this academic and social environment, students become more adept at understanding multiple perspectives and more capable of critical thinking in ways that enhance perspective, quality of life, and success in a diverse world of work and community.

Colorado College values all persons and seeks to learn from their diverse experiences and perspectives. Achieving diversity of origin and thought is critical to fulfilling the College's aim to provide a liberal arts education that is among the finest in the country. Students, faculty, and staff work together to instigate, coordinate, and support diversity issues among all members of the CC community.