Position Details
Posting Summary
College VP Business And Finance-DIV
Executive Area VP Business And Finance
Department FacilMgmt-Planning
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S700P
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade K
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Provides leadership and oversight to the master planning, design and architectural services, construction services, capital projects, and space management functions for the University.
Major Duties
Oversees campus activities relating to planning, design and construction including building renovations, major construction projects, infrastructure, and maintenance projects as applicable.
Oversees project reports, which reflect accurate time, labor, and materials expenses to ensure projects are completed within funding constraints and allowable performance periods.
Manages state funding requests, including the maintenance of a five-year plan, as well as annual and one-time funding requests.
Responsible for the department’s annual budget and funding model to meet all funding requirements.
Prepares plans and specifications for work to be performed by design consultants, contractors, or in-house forces.
Ensures the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all design standards and processes or procedures for design, construction, and space management.
Ensures compliance with all building code regulations, including coordinating all building code compliance and regulatory reporting as required.
Serves as a partner and collaborator with the ability to build consensus and cooperative working relationships amongst other facilities teams while ensuring a focus on the functional campus-built environment.
Monitors and measures the effectiveness of the department through the application of metrics such as benchmarking and customer surveys.
Analyzes complex data and presents reports recommending alternative courses of action to policy-making groups.
Reviews project estimates to determine fairness and accuracy of pricing based on historical data and current industry trends.
Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Ten years’ relevant experience.
Supervisory experience.
Advanced experience showcasing increasing levels of responsibility including a minimum of five years in leadership roles.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Additional Position Information
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents.
To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.
wmich.
edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.
edu/hr/staffcompensation
Physical requirements and working conditions