Associate Vice President, Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in United States of America (Job ID R0144933)

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The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper. 

Institutional Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities, value equity and inclusion, and amplify diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We believe equity is the foundation for a thriving, justice-centered institution that serves all. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an inclusive environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equity, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. 

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.  

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022 and 2023 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.

• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.

• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.

• Retirement Plan:  Participants contribute 17.5% with 100% employer match.

• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available

• Learning & professional development opportunities.

• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

The Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is tasked with overseeing and guiding the comprehensive management of planning, design, and construction for all college facilities. This role ensures that all projects align with CSN's strategic vision and adhere to established master plans. Key Responsibilities include:

Project Oversight:

• Manage and coordinate projects from inception through to completion, including programming, design, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administration phases.

Leadership and Coordination:

• Provide leadership and direction to the facilities team, fostering an environment of collaboration and excellence.
• Coordinate with licensed Architects, Engineers, and the State Public Works Division (SPWD) for project execution.

Quality Control:

• Ensure high-quality standards in construction documents and during the actual construction process.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes.

Budget and Schedule Management:

• Develop project budgets, oversee financial expenditures, and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Create and enforce project schedules to meet deadlines.

Strategic Planning:

• In both short-term and long-range facilities planning to align with the College's growth and needs.
• Oversee the development of lease spaces, ensuring they meet the educational operational requirements of CSN.
• Oversee the deferred maintenance project backlog.
• Maintaining Facility Condition Index for CSN's portfolio of buildings.
• Oversee the Capital Planning Program.

Policy and Procedure Development:

• Develop, maintain, and assess policies, procedures, and standards affecting facilities management, construction, and design.

Team Management:

• Direct, support, and provide leadership to staff involved in facilities management, promoting professional development and goal attainment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college and/or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of comparable experience in facilities, construction project management (i.e.: understanding business principals, managing staff, reviewing revenue and expense reports, project management, forecasting resource requirements, developing strategic plans, and communicating to all stakeholders at every level in an organization).
• 2 years of related supervisor experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience can be substituted for minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure (e.g., PE, architect) or master's degree in related field.
• Experience working with external contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and governing agencies.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills, capable of navigating complex projects while ensuring compliance with all legal, environmental, and educational standards.
• Skilled to act as a key liaison between the college, contractors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to advocate for strategic transformation and ensure both internal and external communications actively and consistently support it.
• Ability to assess the organization's success at delivering on its leadership vision on an ongoing basis.
• Able to reinforce appropriate leadership behavior through internal initiatives designed in response to employee feedback.
• Accountability for creating an organizational depth of outstanding leaders, improving employee satisfaction, and enhancing employee relations.
• Knowledge of how to create a positive work culture.
• Proficiency in managing large departments including resource oversight, supervising staff, tracking assets, providing daily guidance, and setting goals.
• Knowledge of managing vendor and contractor performance, resolving disputes, quality control, employee relations, advocating for the College, addressing performance deficiencies in real time, post contract award monitoring, and mediating vendor performance.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, laws, policies, governing agency requirements, and procedures related to construction projects.
• Ability to manage day-to-day aspects of construction, engineering, project management, and architects, which includes College employees and external providers.
• Ability to review contracts to ensure contracted service providers are providing agreed upon services at the negotiated prices.
• Ability to manage multiple department budgets.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point, as well as knowledge of Workday.
• Ability to collaborate with college departments and stakeholders to promote participation in decisions that impact faculty, staff, and students.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with variations as required for business purposes.

Salary information:

Administrative Faculty E - Starting Salary is $156,195

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

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NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.