Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations (AVPFO)

 

University of Michigan, internationally renowned for its innovative academics, research, and patient care, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next associate vice president for facilities and operations (AVPFO). This is an on-site leadership role.

 

The AVPFO manages facilities for all physical properties, including 37 million square feet of building space on the Ann Arbor campus, and includes responsibility for sophisticated and complex academic, research, and clinical facilities, as well as the associated environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. The AVPFO also manages large-dollar construction projects for Michigan Medicine and the Dearborn and Flint campuses.

 

The AVPFO provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational planning for the following groups: Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Custodial & Grounds Services; Environment, Health & Safety; Logistics, Transportation & Parking; Maintenance Services; Operational Support; Capital Projects Alternative Delivery; and Utilities. There are approximately 1,700 employees in the organization, including approximately 1,100 union employees represented by three different contracts. The operating budget for the division is approximately $380 million/year. Annual construction expenditures for the University are forecasted at over $1 billion/year over the next five years.

 

The anticipated salary range is $400K - $450K with a robust incentive and benefit package.

 

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) in a related field with a minimum of ten years of leadership and management experience in a complex organization, including expert proficiency in leading a wide range of construction, engineering, facilities, and utilities operations work, including optimizing operations, providing quality service, and cost-effective service delivery. In addition, eight years of experience leading a large organization with a diverse base of professionals across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruiting, professional development, performance management, and succession planning, are required. The next AVPFO must have applied experience leading the development of facilities strategic planning and bringing those plans through to implementation, as well as deep technical expertise in construction and renovation management, including knowledge and appreciation of high-quality and environmentally sound design. Further, demonstrated ability to lead effectively through transformational change, experience leading a portfolio of large dollar and complex construction projects, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are required of the AVPFO.

 

University of Michigan has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin September 17, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/5547948

 

• Contact Mark Hall at mah@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries and nominations.

 

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info @spelmanjohnson.com.