Northeastern University · 21 hours ago
Vice President & Chief of Campus Planning, Real Estate & Facilities
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$301K/yr - $448K/yr
15+ years expNortheastern University is pursuing an agenda of innovation to enhance academic learning and student life through effective management of its physical resources. The Vice President and Chief of Planning, Real Estate and Facilities is responsible for overseeing the use of existing land and buildings, managing real estate strategies, and providing strategic guidance for major capital projects across the university's campuses.
Education
Responsibilities
Responsible for the strategic context of campus planning in support of the University's mission
This position will have a key role in the development and implementation of the University's City of Boston Institutional Master Plan, as well as all other regulatory requirements
As space planning is a key deliverable and integral to campus planning, it is anticipated that this position will lead space planning and initial facilities programming, as well as in the coordination of space/facilities use prioritization
Manage all University real estate, including off-campus residential and commercial properties, acquisition, disposition, and leasing strategies of properties
Provide overall context, direction on prioritization, and support to achieve timely project completion within budgets and according to plans
Provide strategic oversight and direction for facilities operations, including trades, building services, athletic facilities, transportation, warehousing, landscape, safety/compliance, energy, sustainability, and commissioning
Lead development and implementation of long-term facilities planning initiatives, including capital renewal, deferred maintenance, resiliency/redundancy, emergency preparedness, utilities procurement, and regulatory compliance
Serve as key advisor and thought leader to university leadership on how physical infrastructure supports institutional strategic goals and mission
Establish strategic partnerships across the university and foster collaborative, cross-functional teamwork to prioritize customer needs and safety
Represent the division in campus-wide decision-making and serve on university committees, advocating for facilities interests with senior leadership, the President, and the Board of Trustees
Develop and review major budget decisions, large project budgets, and general financial and resource allocations related to campus and space planning, and facilities projects, as well as oversee the day-to-day responsibility for facilities projects and operational services
Responsible for the successful execution, management, and delivery of our institution's Capital Projects portfolio, currently valued at over $200M annually, not including large capital projects, - Multipurpose Athletic Facility ($500M) and Portland ($300M). This role will manage a $260M operating budget, including annual utility buy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (required)
Advanced degree or professional credential in business administration, architecture, urban planning or engineering is desirable
Minimum of 15 years of experience in a capital planning, master planning, capital project, real estate management role is essential
Experience with real estate development or asset management and coordinating the legal aspects of real estate issues and transactions is requisite
Strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills
Broad expertise in the requisite areas of responsibility
Strong communication and relationship skills
Commitment to transparency
Effective decision-making and communications skills
Strategic planning and project management expertise
Diplomatic, service-oriented leader with the ability to collaborate with staff, administrators, faculty, and outside constituents
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement
Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
5001-10000 employees
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