Dir,Campus Capital & Space Pln
Requisition ID
req29635
Working Title
Director, Campus Capital & Space Planning
Position Grade
17
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico is seeking an experienced and driven leader to serve as the Director of the newly formed Campus Capital and Space Planning. Leading all aspects of the University capital planning process, the Director is responsible for facilitating university wide capital priorities, long range vision plans and programming, development of prioritized projects for design and construction implementation for project readiness and university wide coordination. Partnering closely with university leadership, the director provides strategic planning and guidance in the development, coordination, and financial planning for capital projects and long-term planning initiatives for the university.Ensures requested projects and near-term prioritized capital projects are programmed/planned and approved for implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

•Leads the development and implementation of the University's capital plan, ensuring alignment with the institution's strategic goals and objectives.

•Oversees the planning and programming of capital projects, including new construction, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Interprets project requests within the broader context of the University's needs and opportunities.

•Works closely and collaboratively with University stakeholders, including senior leadership, academic and administrative departments, and other internal and external partners.

•Collaborates closely with Facilities Design & Construction to ensure smooth and efficient project transitions. Reviews early phases of design to verify project scope and intent.

•Develops comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, and schedule. Works with key internal and/or external partners as needed.

•Manages the University-wide project intake process. Prioritizes and organizes requests and moves projects forward to appropriate work group(s).

•Coordinates with finance and procurement departments to secure funding for capital projects through grants, donations, bonds, and/or other financing mechanisms.

•Develops and monitors the University's prioritized project financials, including one- and five-year capital outlay plans.

•Manages the capital project budget, including forecasting expenditures, tracking costs, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies. Develops and monitors spend down projections and plans.

•Communicates regular updates and reports to senior leadership and governing bodies on capital planning initiatives, project status, and key performance indicators.

•Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 7 years of progressively higher-level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of strategic facilities development concepts and principles at an institutional level.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions and prioritize work to ensure resources are employed appropriately.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership positions within a higher education setting, particularly in strategizing and reshaping the mission and vision of the department.
• Ability to create an environment encouraging collaboration, consensus-based problem solving, and positive diplomacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, capital expenditure budgeting policies and procedures as applied to public institutions.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex problems, interpreting operational needs, and developing integrated, creative solutions.
• Knowledge of space allocation practices and principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, and including the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
VP Institutional Support Svcs Staff (816A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Contract
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $7,857.20 - $11,245.87
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
6/20/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted.If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application consists of a resume, cover letter that outlines how you meet the preferred qualifications, and the contact information for three professional references.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.