Vice President, Campus Infrastructure and Operations & Chief Facilities Officer

Overview

Job Title: Vice President, Campus Infrastructure and Operations & Chief Facilities Officer

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 294299

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Primary and Secondary Campuses

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Vice President of Campus Infrastructure and Operations and Chief Facilities Officer provides strategic leadership and oversight for planning, design, construction, space management, real estate, environmental health and safety, and maintenance and operations of campus facilities and infrastructure. This executive role ensures that all physical assets support the university's mission, academic and research goals, and sustainability initiatives, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Directs short-range and long-range efforts to support the institution's strategic goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive facilities master plan aligned with institutional priorities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and with a focus on sustainability and future growth.
• Build and lead a diverse high-performing team of professionals, providing guidance, support and mentorship to ensure the successful execution of departmental responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain a culture of service-based excellence with a focus on safety, stewardship, accessibility and exceptional customer service.
• Advise university leadership on capital planning, preventative and deferred maintenance, real estate, and space utilization.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with academic, administrative, athletics and student affairs units and external stakeholders, including the University System of Georgia, KSU Foundation and local and regional government entities and community organizations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders, including the Cabinet and/or University System of Georgia.

• Planning, Design & Construction Management

• Responsible for the Campus Master Plan, ensuring alignment with the university's strategic goals. Assesses progress on the Campus Master Plan, providing updates to the President, Cabinet and Board of Regents.
• Manage the development and implementation of a comprehensive real estate strategy aligned with the university's overall goals and objectives.
• Oversee design and construction of large and small-scale construction, renovation, and campus improvement projects.
• Manage contractual relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants ensuring industry, university and Board of Regents standards are met.
• Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations while adhering to university standards and Board of Regents policy.

• Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Direct the operations of campus buildings, landscape and grounds, utilities, fleet services, and building services.
• Oversee the management of campus venues, including Fifth Third Stadium, Convocation Center, KSU Center, Marietta Event Center and other spaces, as assigned.
• Direct the operations of event services ensuring the delivery of safe, exceptional experiences for campus community and guests.
• Develop the institution's capital renewal and major repair and renovation (MRR) priorities and strategy.
• Ensure the reliability and efficiency of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Implement preventative maintenance programs and emergency response protocols.

• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

• Provide leadership and direction to environmental health and safety team including bio and chemical safety, fire/life safety, environmental and occupational health and safety.
• Align EHS policies and programs to institutional objectives and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the institution.

• Budget & Compliance

• Develop and manage significant annual operating and capital budgets
• Coordinate with the Office of Fiscal Services in developing and maintaining a…