Assistant Vice Chancellor Facilities Planning & Design

Assistant Vice Chancellor - Planning and Design

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Job Summary: The Assistant Vice Chancellor over Facilities Planning and Design is a key management position within the Facilities Services department with direct oversight of the Design and Space Planning and Management offices. This individual will be responsible for campus planning and construction design, including providing strategic coordination and administrative oversight to campus facility planning and the development of long-range strategies to meet the needs of the University. They will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Institutional and Campus Master Plans in support of the University's academic, research, and public service and impact mission. This individual will be the Facilities Services liaison with other University departments in identifying Real Estate acquisition requirements and will represent the University and the Board of Trustees in coordination with the UT Systems Office of Capital Projects and other UTK communities with respect to construction design and space management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic coordination and administrative oversight to campus facility planning and the development of long-range strategies to meet the needs of the University and for implementing and maintaining the Institutional and Campus Master Plans.
• Provide leadership and direction for initiative and policy development for campus master planning activities, design standards, and space management type activities.
• Coordination of University efforts to assure that facility and space needs are being met, supporting compliance and aspirational efforts associated with accessibility and inclusion as well as ensuring that the direction of capital project program planning is integrated with long-range physical planning
• Develops a strategy that builds upon the Campus Master Plan and guides decisions and direction for the university as to how it develops, acquires, manages, partners, and activates real estate and land holdings outside of UTK's campuses.
• Responsible for space planning and management strategy for UTK, in coordination with UTK leaders outside of the Division of Finance and Administration
• Oversee space data inventory, space planning and needs assessments, and space allocation processes.
• Manage Architect/Engineer (A/E) selection process and the subsequent development and tracking of designs for construction, alterations, additions, repairs, and demolitions
• Develops plans that are affordable and fiscally responsible, and administers the annual planning and design operating budget
• Prepares financial analysis and documentation in coordination with established
• Develops and cultivates partnerships and other community relationships beneficial to the property and space needs of the University.
• Fosters a positive relationship with members of local communities, including community groups, local developers, regulatory and enforcement offices, and City and State Agencies.
• Participates in professional associations and campus programs and committees.
• Establishes organizational direction and leads management staff to develop and implement strategies designed to achieve operational goals that efficiently use assigned resources.
• Recruits and retains a diverse workforce and fosters a positive work environment where diversity is valued, respected, and celebrated.
• Upholds the principles of inclusiveness, diversity, dialogue, collegiality, respect, knowledge, integrity, learning, awareness, and responsiveness. Sets standards, goals and plans related to these areas.
• Has full responsibility for performance management of direct reports including workload tasking, prioritizing, evaluations and award allocations. 
• May supervise or provide work direction to associate planners, assistant planners, and student assistants the performance of assigned duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a Construction related field. 
• At least eight years of increasing complex experience in one or more of the areas of planning, design, or construction
• Professional Engineer (PE) or American Institute of Architecture (AIA) License
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License 
• All applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for this position

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Engineering with Management experience. 

Job Skills:

• Possess a thorough technical knowledge of construction design, space planning, building code compliance, and construction cost budgeting.
• Possess technical knowledge in architectural or a construction related engineering discipline.
• General knowledge of the Uniform Building Code (UPC), Southern Building Code (SBC) requirements for educational facilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other related statues.
• Ability to communicate complex strategies and initiatives to stakeholders
• Ability to engage at both a strategic and transactional level, providing leadership for large-scale efforts.
• Ability to build consensus at all levels within the university to achieve a shared vision and affect change.
• Strategic planner with the ability to plan and execute upon a defined task or strategy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to establish and maintain professional and personal credibility with a variety of stakeholders.
• Innovative and creative thinker with demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

Apply Directly with Resume and Cover Letter to:

        https://www.helblingsearch.com/ActiveSearch-Assist-VC-Facilities-Serves-Planning-Design