GENERAL SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Complete and maintain University-wide campus utilization assessments.
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  Responsible for University-wide space planning and assignments with input from the campuses.
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  Recommend long term (5 year) investment plan for University-wide real estate projects.
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  Provide strategic and operational level support for capital development initiatives.
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  Project manager management of real estate projects in Miami and as assigned from the other campuses.

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  Prepare and submit operating budgets and long and short-term capital renewal plans.

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  Serve as point of contact for property management and landlords regarding building issues and maintenance.
  
  

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  Prepare, evaluate, and execute facilities project work for all departments and related business concerns.

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  Direct maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements of assigned campus facilities.

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  Initiate effective maintenance programs including the preparation, review, and execution of contract documents for facilities equipment, including HVAC, electrical systems, roofing & waterproofing, pest control, landscaping and irrigation as needed.
  
  
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  Oversee campus parking program, if applicable, and ensure service contracts meet all compliance standards and specifications for custodial operations, HVAC, landscape maintenance and pest control.
  
  

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  Serve as member of the campus emergency response team.
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  Manage all facilities emergency preparedness activities.
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  Monitor weather for appropriate response; ensure compliance with governing authorities and local jurisdictions such as Police and Fire Departments.
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  Serve as first responder to after-hours emergency maintenance or repair needs.
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  Oversee detailed records to facilitate insurance claims.

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  Assist and coordinate with the Director of Safety and Security to implement security protocols, secure contractors as needed and oversee local building card access, security systems and fire alarm systems.
  
  
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  Address campus safety and environmental issues in collaboration with other department leadership across the campus
  
  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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  Bachelor’s degree required,
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  Five to seven years business experience including complex organizations
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  Exposure to a service-oriented, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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  Direct exposure to and collaboration with C-level executives and leadership team. Understanding functional demands and organizational politics and culture.
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  Strategic conceptualization and operational implementation of critical initiatives. Demonstrated history of managing complex projects.
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  Advanced knowledge and troubleshooting of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, security/fire systems, card access and building code / compliance issues.
  
  
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  Direct HVAC experience preferred.
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Word and Excel. MS Project desired

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

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  Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  
  
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  Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
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  Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
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  Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
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  Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
  
  
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  Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  
  
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  Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
  
  
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  People Leadership - Leads by example when it comes to finding and developing talent, with a focus on talent acquisition strategies, setting performance targets that raises standards and development of high potential talent.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

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  Strong communicator and collaborator capable of effectively presenting ideas, clearly stating recommendations, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organization
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  Judgement and agility to quickly understand issues, determine urgency, and mobilize appropriate resources
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  Analytical capabilities, creativity and tenacity to assess and solve issues quickly
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  Ability to assess organizational needs, clarifying processes, and identifying opportunities for greater effectiveness; create relevant plans and setting goals to improve operations.
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  Interpersonal skills to establish trust; build effective relationships both inside and outside the organization
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  Maturity and integrity to manage confidential information appropriately
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  Ability to effectively handle complex situations, conflicts and issues; build consensus; sensitivity to organizational culture
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  Ability to drive change, influence individuals at all levels of the organization
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  Self-confident executive with strong initiative and ownership
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  Organized and detail-oriented with strong project management skills
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  Belief in the vision and mission of the university