Vice President for Facilities and Operations
Job Description
How to Apply
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Job Summary
The University of Michigan, which is internationally renowned for its innovative academics, research and patient care and has an operating budget of more than $14 billion and a current capital program of $11 billion, seeks an outstanding individual for the position of Vice President for Facilities and Operations (VPFO), pending approval from the Board of Regents. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the VPFO is a key member of the Business & Finance executive leadership team.
The VPFO manages facilities for all of our physical properties, including 37 million square feet of building space on the Ann Arbor campus, and includes responsibility for sophisticated and complex academic, research, and clinical facilities, as well as the associated environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. The VPFO also manages large-dollar construction projects for Michigan Medicine and the Dearborn and Flint campuses.
The VPFO provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational planning for the following groups: Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Custodial & Grounds Services; Environment, Health & Safety; Logistics, Transportation & Parking; Maintenance Services; Operational Support; Capital Projects Alternative Delivery; and Utilities. There are approximately 1,700 employees in the organization, including approximately 1,100 union employees represented by three different contracts. The operating budget for the division is approximately $380 million/year. Annual construction expenditures for the University are forecasted at over $1 billion/year over the next five years.
As a critical member of the EVPCFO's leadership team, the VPFO is responsible for stewarding the organization's physical properties, providing exceptional service to university customers, and demonstrating a personal commitment to inclusive leadership practices.
The VPFO position is highly complex and has significant impact on facilities, campus land-use strategy, policy and organizational effectiveness across the enterprise. This role is highly visible and will interact with constituencies across the enterprise including the Board of Regents.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
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Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
To learn more about Business & Finance at the University Michigan, visit www.bf.umich.edu.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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