Associate Vice President - Facilities Planning

Join Utah Valley University as the Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning and play a key leadership role in shaping the future of one of Utah's largest public universities. This position provides the opportunity to lead strategic facilities planning, capital development, real estate initiatives, and physical plant operations that support the university's mission and long-term goals. Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee major construction and renovation projects, guide the development of the university master plan, and provide executive oversight for facilities operations across multiple campus locations. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, managing large-scale operations, and driving strategic initiatives. You will have the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, oversee significant budgets and capital investments, build partnerships with state and local agencies, and help ensure the university's facilities continue to support growth and operational excellence. If you have a proven record of leadership in facilities management, capital planning, construction, or physical plant operations, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact at UVU. Represents the Vice President of Administration and Strategic Relations as the chief capital facilities officer of the university for physical plant development, facilities planning, design, and supervision of all remodeling, improvement, construction, grounds, custodial, engineering, parking, motor pool, facilities, HVAC, Activities Center, and inventory reporting. Plans and evaluates the performance of programs in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. Guides facilities directors as they resolve administrative issues and conduct program and staff evaluations. Directs facilities planning functions, including the development of strategic and long-range plans as well as the university's master plan. Prepares budgets for submission and approves expenditures of supervised departments in the areas of personnel, travel, and current and capital expenses. Allocates fiscal and staff resources of supervised departments in accordance with needs and within authorized limits. Recommends and assigns staff to university committees as necessary. Initiates cooperative relationships with appropriate local agencies, UDOT, UTA, DFCM, Utah Board of Higher Education and its staff, other state and federal agencies, civic and professional organizations, and businesses as appropriate. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of 14 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, capital planning, construction, or physical plant operations, including senior leadership oversight of large-scale operations, personnel, budgets, and capital projects. Preferred Qualifications Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, capital planning, construction, or physical plant operations, including senior leadership oversight of large-scale operations, personnel, budgets, and capital projects. Documents Needed to

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Letter of Recommendations Knowledge Knowledge of computer software and software applications. General knowledge of construction, HVAC, grounds, engineering, problem solving, space management, and accountability. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the facilities and physical plant requirements of a large, diverse, multipurpose public institution. Knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a major educational and research institution. Knowledge of real estate management principles and techniques. Knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and requirements for strategic planning and development within a public institution. Skills Advanced skills in principles, methods, and techniques, leadership, and effective coordination of multiple institutional programs and initiatives. Skill in business and financial planning and management. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Skill in advanced verbal and written communication and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups. Skill in organizational planning, structuring, and staffing. Employee development and performance management skills. Abilities Ability to develop various reports, including graphs, tables, and spreadsheets. Ability to effectively manage several budgets. Ability to establish and implement cohesive and synergistic business strategies on an institution-wide basis. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to deal with personnel issues and relate to trades personnel as well as Administrative personnel.