Vice President, Facilities and Operations

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow’s discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students.

Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities.

As the Vice President for Facilities and Operations you will direct and oversee all facilities and campus operational activities of the Medical College including Facilities Engineering and Maintenance, Planning, Design and Construction, Public Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety to maintain a safe, productive, and efficient environment for all stakeholders of MCW.

Represents the Medical College of Wisconsin on various external committees and boards at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC).

Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead facilities representative on all matters related to facilities, operations, and infrastructure at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Direct the activities and provides leadership to diverse functional areas including Facilities Engineering and Maintenance, Planning, Design and Construction, Public Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety to ensure safe and optimum operation.
• Represents the Medical College of Wisconsin on various external committees and boards at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) including MRMC Thermal, Water, Infrastructure, Maintenance Operations and Land Use, Transportation, Transit and Parking, and Emergency Planning.
• Leads the team and work closely with Office of General Council on leases and other operating agreements.
• Works with committees to develop and maintain policies and procedures related space use and management.
• Plans, develops and manages capital projects related to operations and maintenance, renovations, new construction and campus infrastructure.
• Monitors and maintains operational and capital budgets including maintenance, operations, safety, utilities and capital infrastructure.
• Responsible to develop and maintain the long-range campus master plan and working with the finance department to align with financial gains.
• Direct security operations to maintain a safe public environment for employees, students, patients and visitors at all times and maintain the physical security of college property and assets.
• Ensure laboratory safety operations support all lab protocols. Ensure training and communication regarding lab safety issues are compliant with all health and safety rules.
• Effectively manage engineering projects that improve the daily operation of the College.
• Create and manage preventive maintenance and quality control programs to ensure efficient plant operations, especially HVAC systems, and to ensure the long-term viability of each building.
• Prepare cost benefit analyses on operational, engineering and building issues and present recommendations for approval.
• Direct, coordinate, and operate Facilities and Safety in accordance with established policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; recruit and retain key managers; and coach direct reports as appropriate for career development.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.
• Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Preferred Schedule :

Position Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.

Minimum Education : Master’s Degree

Minimum Experience : 10 years

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Experience : 15 years

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Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

For the full position profile, to learn more, and / or to apply, please contact :

Amanda Curwick and Fallon Lile

Staff Executive Recruitment

Applications should include a current, uploaded resume and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.