Vice President, Facilities Planning and Management

**Salary Range: **

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The VP of Facilities Planning and Management is a high impact leadership role reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Business and Finance. The role is responsible for the supervision, management, and oversight of campus master planning, architectural and interior design, capital construction and renovations, facilities services (custodial, grounds, and trades), energy management, real estate management, space planning and sustainability. With a footprint of over 150 buildings across 657 acres, the role will lead a team of 114 full-time staff, and manage a $21M operating budget. The role also provides administrative supervision for various contracts, vendors, and 3rd party service providers.

The VP will direct and lead a professional team of project managers and related staff through every phase of major renovations and new-capital construction, from initial design and studies to final administration. The role will manage all residential and commercial real estate holdings owned by SMU. This includes overseeing leasing operations, tenant relationships, and capital renovations while ensuring leased spaces generate adequate returns. Additionally, the position is responsible for establishing and adhering to project budgets and the preparation of associated contracts, while maintaining direct accountability for the department's $21M annual operating budget.

The VP will manage and oversee the university’s master planning initiatives and ensure all aspects of facilities and grounds improvements comply and adhere to the university’s master plan. The development and management of the university’s sustainability program, including the campus green building program, Climate Action Plan, and other initiatives related to sustainability efforts across campus will also be a key function for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Overall management of Project Managers through oversight of construction projects from inception stage through constructions, close-out and warranty period. Participates in the development of project plans, schedules, contract/agreements, and budgets and administers construction activities for major renovation and new construction work

• Manage facilities services to include grounds, custodial and trades ensuring processes are well defined, service levels are monitored and managed, and work is conducted with a high level of customer service.

• Ensure 3rd party providers meet contractual requirements and properly maintain all of the campus physical assets).

• Work with 3rd party and other SMU staff to effectively and efficiently manage the campus energy needs and consumption.

• Manage all residential and commercial real estate holdings owned by SMU and related corporations.

• Provide administrative supervision and managerial leadership of staff.

• Manage and oversee the University’s sustainability program

• Manage and oversee compliance with the University master plan

• Create and manage an effective space management program to promote efficient use of physical resources and assist with planning efforts of major renovation projects and new construction projects