Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM - United States
The University of New Mexico seeks a dynamic, strategic leader to serve as its next Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services. Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, with a total enrollment of over 26,000 students (44 percent Hispanic and 14 percent Native American) across multiple campuses, the University of New Mexico now occupies nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a city of more than 900,000 people. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits, and panoramas.
Under the general direction of the Vice President for Institutional Support Services, the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services (AVP) will direct the planning and administration of Facilities Management, Facilities Design & Construction, and Utility Services. The AVP will oversee the maintenance, operations, and housekeeping of all facilities and grounds, and the utilities systems. The successful candidate will also help promote priorities for the University’s capital renewal and replacement needs as they relate to the support of plant maintenance and improvements. The AVP will provide leadership direction to the Facilities Design and Construction team and collaborate with other project implementation teams across the campus for consistent project delivery practices. The AVP will coordinate with the Director of Campus Capital & Space Planning, the planning of all capital improvement projects across the UNM campuses. In addition, the AVP will advise the administration on all institutional policies and procedures related to the management of the physical resources of the University.
In this role, the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services will:
- Develop and implement strategic plans for facilities management to align with university goals.
- Establish and monitor performance metrics for all areas, ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee facilities management including maintenance, custodial services, grounds and landscaping, engineering, and recycling programs.
- Collaborate with the Director of Utilities on energy management strategies to reduce campus energy use and improve efficiency.
- Support the Director of Design and Construction for new construction and renovations to existing facilities.
- Oversee operational budgets for all departments within facility services, monitoring expenditures and ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Act as a liaison with campus leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to address facility’s needs.
- Develop and implement regular reporting for all areas of facilities services, utilizing the facilities data team and industry-appropriate metrics and standards.
Successful candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and proven leadership in systemwide facilities management, including maintenance, operations, and utilities systems. They must also demonstrate a strong record of leading operational change, excellent communication skills, knowledge of safety regulations, superb interpersonal skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Please direct all nominations and inquiries to the WittKieffer team at [email protected]. Candidates should provide a resume and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile. Application materials should be submitted by clicking the buttons below.