Assistant Vice Chancellor, Capital Planning, Design And Construction (527033)

Description

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor, Capital Planning, Design and Construction. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 14 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The salary range for this classification is $9,167 to $29,425 per month.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $21,667 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrator IV

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor, Capital Planning, Design and Construction to provide senior leadership and direction for the CSU's capital outlay program for its 23 university campuses, including facilities operations, public private partnerships, energy program, and sustainable practices. Oversee the maintenance and operations of the Chancellor’s Office headquarters facilities, including building services, custodial, logistical, and public safety/security support.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Capital Planning, Design and Construction will:

• Develop policies and procedures related to the master plan, design, construction, development, sustainable practices, utility management, and maintenance of campus facilities.
• Direct staff to seek grant funds related to systemwide facilities development and operations. Review grant proposals and develop grant budget requests.
• Direct Facilities Planning staff in the preparation of the systemwide capital outlay plan and budget, including the capital project priority list and deferred maintenance support budget request.
• Review and support management position on the SETC Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement based on comments from campus Directors of Facilities Operations.
• Oversee the work of the Seismic Review Board and the Mechanical Review Board who provide outside professional review of our buildings and construction program.
• Review individual project and systemwide cashflow compilations and work to manage bond funds to meet IRS spenddown requirements.
• Participate in Chancellor’s Office emergency operations planning and execution.
• Oversee updates to systemwide Professional Services Agreements for building design and construction contract General Conditions for all delivery methods.
• Maintain systemwide utility consumption and cost reporting. Execute utility purchase agreements and grant agreements. Identify conservation opportunities, seek available funding, and implement projects.
• Implement pilot projects in the areas of facility planning, design, construction management, facilities operations, energy management and sustainability and share lessons learned to implement model practices.
• Oversee recruiting activity and compensation strategy for CPDC.
• Review, approve and execute all land record documents for the CSU including grant deeds, easements, ground leases, rights of way, etc.
• Identify alternative funding sources for campus projects, develop strategies for funding.
• Develop and maintain partnership with Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) in executing the CSU’s authority to approve building plans, and partner with OSFM to secure inspection authority. Review and prepare proposed legislation and analyze proposed legislation.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of systemwide procurement of services for campus development and operations. Includes issuance of Master Enabling Agreements for Plan Review, Seismic Peer Review, Mechanical Peer Review, Appraisals, and Financial Services. For construction, includes systemwide and regional construction delivery methods including Regional, Specialty and Emergency Job Order Contracts, and Regional Task Order Construction Agreements.
• Support campus participation in the APPA Facilities Performance Indicator report to improve campus benchmarking in facilities operations.
• Develop and administer policies to assist implementation of public private partnerships. Review ground leases, development agreements and execute documents as appropriate.
• Oversee Chancellor’s Office facilities maintenance, custodial, logistical and public safety/security services.
• Review and prepare board of trustees’ agenda items and presentations.
• Review and recommend campus requests for new space support budget funding.
• Prepare and present legislative reports and coordinate with the Department of Finance and other state agencies as needed to support the capital outlay program, including Legislative Analyst’s Office, Department of General Services and State Fire Marshal.
• Review contractor claims, participate in claims resolution, construction lawsuits and assist campuses and General Counsel to resolve disputes.
• Review environmental documents and Board of Trustees agenda items required by the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Help prepare Chancellor’s Office Facilities Management budget requests; monitor maintenance problems and project process; direct staff; identify needs.
• Oversee the update to the Facilities Renewal and Reinvestment Model to estimate the systemwide capital renewal backlog.
• Identify improvements to process, provide direction, and implement changes in all CPDC areas in support of continuous improvement.
• Review and approve allocation requests for capital and deferred maintenance resources.
• Oversee Chancellor’s Office renewal and improvement projects; review budget development and monitor progress. Review and approve all contracts.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Strong customer service orientation
• BA/BS in Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Business or related field
• Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative decision-making environment
• Experience interacting with state agencies
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently
• Extensive travel within California is required
• Board and senior leadership interactions
• Vision, creativity, and flexibility
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving and team-building skills
• 10 years’ experience as a senior manager of capital planning, design and/or construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by June 9, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.