Daemen University · 12 hours ago
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management & Capital Projects
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expDaemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management & Capital Projects will oversee the planning, coordination, and direction of facilities management activities, ensuring the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment while managing capital projects and collaborating with campus leaders.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work pro-actively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with members of the Daemen campus community
Collaborate with the President and members of the Cabinet and project related campus leaders to respond to requests on facilities related campus projects
Keep the President and VP of Business Affairs informed about the condition of the campus and in consultation with the Vice President of Student Affairs ("VPSA"), identify safety or security issues
Develop and maintain a short (one year) and medium term (three years) capital plan related to maintaining basic infrastructure through a program of recurring annual replacements and upgrades (i.e., remodeling bathrooms, replacing boilers, roofing)
Recommend and administer budgets for facilities operations and capital projects
Direct the scheduling, assignment, and review of all work of maintenance and operations personnel to ensure buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment are maintained and repaired according to established standards in a prioritized manner
Review and monitor new construction and renovation projects, including drawings, specifications, and bids
Selection of all facilities service providers, whether for routine, recurring needs or those requiring a construction manager or general contractor(s), and any third-party facilities service providers. The AVP will have direct oversight responsibility and serve as the key campus liaison with all tradesmen, contractors and sub-contractors selected to work on campus construction, renovation, and related projects
Ensure that all contractors working on Daemen property submit proper liability and Workers Compensation insurance documentation prior to their engagement
Review/implement and comply with all OSHA rules and regulations, including responsibility to ensure emergency lights, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and emergency generators are inspected once a month and proper inspection records are kept
Maintain temperature control of all buildings with automated heating and cooling systems
Evaluate, implement, and oversee energy performance contracts, and review/implement energy savings wherever possible while taking advantage of incentive/rebate programs
Work closely with the VPSA and Director of Housing and Residence Life to coordinate regular cleaning of student housing, and in the event of damage, repair such damage and ensure all damage charges are forwarded to the housing office in a timely manner
Work towards creating a more sustainable campus environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Twelve years' experience with maintenance operations and construction management, and a minimum of seven years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
Knowledge of construction contracts, contracts administration and management
Knowledge of energy usage and conservation concepts
Strong working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, and ability to identify and implement all applicable building codes pertaining to electrical, plumbing, and other systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and have a basic understanding of LEED buildings
Ability to manage staff and workload in an efficient and effective manner
Foster a positive working environment for the Facilities staff
Pro-active approach to role, with effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to respond effectively to emergency/urgent facilities matter
Preferred
Professional/Trade certification/license/designation a plus
Benefits
Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.
Company
Daemen University
Daemen University is a private, nonsectarian university in Amherst, N.Y., offering undergraduate and graduate-level degrees.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melaine C. Kenyon
Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
John Frederick
Founder and adjunct - Executive Leadership and Change (now Leadership and Innovation) program
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