Associate Vice President for Facilities and Campus Planning

Summary: Lehigh University is seeking its next Associate Vice President for Facilities and Campus Planning (AVP). This executive leadership role involves managing a significant operating budget and overseeing the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of a large portfolio of facilities. Responsibilities: - Lead, develop, and execute multi-year capital plans that aligns the physical campus with the University’s long-term strategic goals - Partner with academic and administrative leadership to optimize the use of the university’s physical plant and solve complex challenges - Act as a key contributor to the Campus Planning and Operations committee of the Board of Trustees, providing critical data and strategic updates - Direct the design, engineering, and construction of all new facilities and large-scale renovations - Ensure every project meets rigorous quality standards while remaining strictly on schedule and within budget - Oversee the maintenance and reliability of 5 million square feet of building space and 1,600 acres of land, including complex HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - Manage and evaluate outsourced services for groundskeeping and custodial operations to ensure a pristine campus environment - Champion the University’s environmental stewardship initiatives and carbon footprint reduction goals - Manage complex energy procurement strategies to ensure efficiency and alignment with the University’s Sustainability Strategy - Direct an annual operating budget exceeding $53M and oversee multi-million dollar capital project funds - Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings and resource optimization without compromising service quality - Serve as the University’s primary representative to local government and the Bethlehem community regarding zoning, land use, and infrastructure development - Ensure all campus projects and operations adhere to local, state, and federal regulatory standards Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Master's Degree preferred - Ten or more years of progressive leadership in facilities management, preferably within a complex higher education or institutional setting - Deep knowledge of architectural design, MEP systems, structural design, LEED certification, and campus utility infrastructure - Proven track record of managing a large organization - Exceptional ability to present complex technical data to non-technical stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees - Ability to anticipate future campus needs and technological shifts in facility management - Sophisticated understanding of capital financing and lifecycle cost analysis - Experience managing emergency responses and navigating the complexities of a historic campus Required Skills: Facilities Management, Architectural Design, MEP Systems, Structural Design, LEED Certification, Campus Utility Infrastructure, Capital Financing, Lifecycle Cost Analysis, Emergency Response Management Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including partner benefits, Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits