Senior Facilities Manager

What if I told you it is possible to find a Company that lived to educate, inspire and empower others while creating a family atmosphere that truly appreciates and respects their team? Would you apply? What if I threw in strong Company values, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity for you to make a tangible impact and feel appreciated?See below for a feel of what the Company culture is (REALLY) like. Hint: it's amazing.At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of Westcliff’s core values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!The Senior Manager, Facilities oversees the university's campuses and office space, space planning, safety and security, and the development of new or remodeled campus and office space to provide optimum functionality in support of the university's mission and strategic plan.The position is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of timelines, vendors, budgets, supplies, and all other aspects of facilities, safety, and expansion planning. The position reports to the CFO and will work closely with leaders of the institution to ensure needs are met in support of the University’s goals.

Duties and Responsibilities? Leads the development and implementation of projects and recurring maintenance related to facilities and space planning? Ensures adequate physical space capacity for student enrollment and Westcliff associates? Anticipates future needs by aligning with university growth and expansion plans? Optimizes use of space by associates in the context of various factors such as a hybrid work schedule and office capacity; makes recommendations for change as needed? Develops and implements a comprehensive safety and security plan? Implements procedures for campus safety including campus environment and maintenance; and crime prevention programming? Maintains emergency plans and evacuation procedures and conducts annual emergency testing (including conducting drill, collecting feedback, and publicizing information); executes such responsibilities in accordance with requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act? Develops and implements Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications, including ensuring that technology and processes are in place to identify when a timely warning or emergency notification is needed and deploy communication effectively? Keeps updated records of campus controlled properties and identifies Clery Geographical regions? Oversees campus crime log and crime reporting processes including coordination with CSA and Police Departments for crime reports? Maintains working relationships with external safety and emergency service providers such as local police and fire departments ? Serves as project manager on expansion plans relating to university growth? Coordinates development of draft project scope, schedule, and budget estimates? Compiles and analyzes bids and prepares summaries of financial and other relevant considerations for decision support? Facilitates the process of obtaining approval of local ordinances and other external stakeholders as needed? Reviews contractor logistics and delivery plans with appropriate stakeholders? Assigns projects to subordinates and/or contractors and serves as primary point of contact for all relevant matters for consultants, contractors, and vendors; determines where/when/if outside consultant support is needed (e.g., construction project management)? Conducts iterative reviews of schedule and budget as the design progresses? Meets regularly to review project activities, performance, and management strategies? Monitors outcomes and routinely checks in with stakeholders and contractors to ensure project goals are being met? Ensures stakeholder input is incorporated and approval is gained (as appropriate) into all project activities and all remain situationally aware of the ongoing status of their projects.? Employs robust quality controls throughout design and construction, including outside peer review where appropriate.? Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure and/or keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise.? Serves as Westcliff’s primary interface with the leadership, contractors, and local ordinances over matters to which the role has been assigned; provides regular and as-needed communication to university leadership? All other duties as assignedExperience, education and skills required for consideration? Demonstrated experience working as a leader in facilities, safety/security, space planning, and real estate project management? Experience with Clery Reporting as it pertains to higher education, or similar compliance related safety standards strongly preferred? Bachelor’s Degree required? Proficiency with Google Suite, Adobe products, and project management softwareLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person