Vice President of Facilities, Design, and Operations and University Architect

Vice President of Facilities, Design, and Operations and University Architect

University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame ( ND.jobs ) is accepting applications for a Vice President of Facilities, Design, and Operations and University Architect .

Applications will be accepted until 10 / 31 / 2024.

The development and stewardship of the University of Notre Dame's 182-year-old campus is informed by its Campus Plan and Seven Tenets of Planning.

The first tenet advances the central idea that Notre Dame is a place of scholarship and research as well as prayer, of academic achievement as well as spiritual formation, and that our natural and built environments should honor and reflect these central dimensions.

These tenets also aim to preserve the timeless beauty of Notre Dame's campus while also allowing for expansion and innovation.

The Vice President for Facilities Design and Operations and University Architect serves as the leading advocate, planner, and steward of Notre Dame's campus.

This position reports to the Executive Vice President and leads a highly collaborative, richly talented, and deeply experienced team responsible for the following areas :

• Planning, Design, and Construction
• Utilities, including a broad and extensive infrastructure
• Maintenance
• Grounds and Landscape
• Custodial and Recycling
• University Facilities Information
• International Facilities Management

The Vice President also closely collaborates with a variety of University senior leaders, including the President's Leadership Council, Deans and Board of Trustees Stewardship Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Campus Planning : Guided by the Campus Plan, develop and implement long-term strategies for campus growth while integrating design, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Architectural Vision : Serve as the University Architect overseeing the design and execution of new building and renovation projects to maintain Notre Dame's renowned architectural character and identity.
• Sustainability and Innovation : Lead the effort in advancing sustainable design and operations, focusing on energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and achieving Notre Dame's carbon reduction goals.
• Facilities Operations Leadership : Oversee the day-to-day care of campus facilities ensuring exceptional performance in safety, maintenance, utilities services, landscape care, and housekeeping.
• Collaborative Leadership : Partner with academic, administrative, and student leaders to ensure campus spaces meet the evolving needs of the University community while fostering accessibility, inclusivity, and engagement.
• Construction and Capital Projects : Direct the planning and execution of all facility improvement projects with outcomes that are on-time, cost efficient, and reflect the University's quality expectations.
• Team Development : Cultivate a culture of creativity, accountability, and professional growth among the Facilities Design and Operations (FDO) staff.
• Preservation and Reinvestment : Plan and execute a renewal program for campus buildings and infrastructure to avoid a backlog of unintended deferred maintenance.

Why Join Us?

At Notre Dame, you will be part of a mission-driven community dedicated to shaping the future. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of the most beautiful and historic campuses in the world, all while contributing to a culture of excellence, innovation, and stewardship.

We invite passionate and visionary leaders to join our team and to honor our commitment to be a force for good in the world.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Proven Leadership Experience : Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities design, architecture, operations, and capital project management, with a strong preference for experience in higher education.
• Educational Background : A Bachelor’s degree and formal architectural training are required, with a strong preference for candidates who hold licensure as a registered architect.
• Visionary Leadership : Demonstrated ability to envision and implement a comprehensive campus planning strategy (over the short and long-term) that integrates sustainability, innovation, and aesthetic excellence.
• Development of People : Ability to create a high performing team undergirded by acare for colleagues and a track record of investing in their growth.
• Commitment to Sustainability : Passion for and demonstrated experience in implementing sustainable building practices and operational efficiency.
• Collaborative Approach : Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with a track record of successful collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Project Management Expertise : Experience overseeing teams responsible for large-scale capital projects with a commitment to timely and cost-effective delivery.

Preferred Qualifications :

ABOUT NOTRE DAME :

The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind.

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and / or pending felony charges.

Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position.

Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.

The full procedure can be viewed at https : / / facultyhandbook.nd.edu / ?id link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Please apply online at http : / / ND.jobs to Job # S251491 . For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http : / / hr.

nd.edu / why-nd . The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

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