Job Description

Montgomery College has an immediate need for a Vice President of Facilities Management, Capital Planning, and Sustainability (VP/FMCPS). Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

The mission of the College and the Office of Facilities and Capital Planning, Projects, and Sustainability (FCPPS) is to plan, construct, maintain, and operate safe, innovative, and inspiring physical environments that encourage successful teaching, learning, and working for students, educators, and staff.

The successful candidate for this position will have a strong facilities and capital management background with a diverse skill set that includes strategic planning, budget management, and a deep understanding of the educational environment, with the ability to navigate complex challenges such as infrastructure upgrades, sustainability initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards. The candidate will have effective collaboration skills to successfully engage with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty and staff members, academic and central services departments and units, college senior leaders, and other Montgomery County and state organizations. Through innovation and effective leadership, the successful candidate will create a sustainable business model to catalyze the College's strategic plan and beyond.

The following responsibilities and duties are contained within the Vice President of Facilities Management, Capital Planning, and Sustainability (VP/FMCPS) position description.

Responsibility #1: Strategy, Planning and Project Management:

Serve as the College's chief facilities, capital projects, and sustainability officer, providing vision and leadership in defining, executing, and advancing a comprehensive and coherent facilities, capital project, sustainability and fiscal strategies to enhance and support the College's teaching, learning, programs, services, and operations.

Responsibility #2: Facilities Operations, Compliance and Safety:

Administer the College's Office of Facilities and Capital Planning, Projects, and Sustainability (FCPPS) ensuring that services and operations align with the College's academic and administrative needs and provide a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for students, employees, and visitors.

Responsibility #3: Talent Development and Management:

Cultivate and lead a highly-skilled, collaborative, and dynamic FCPPS workforce by fostering a culture of excellence through best practices, service delivery, accountability, learning, and professional growth.

Responsibility #4: Fiscal Management and Stewardship

Effectively allocate and manage resources to support and advance the improvement, maintenance, and sustainability of the infrastructures and facilities across the College's campuses and locations, creating environments that are conducive to high-quality teaching, learning, and working.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution (e.g., facilities management, architecture, engineering), with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading and managing large-scale capital construction, facilities, and sustainability operations OR
• Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution (e.g., facilities management, architecture, engineering), with a minimum of five (5) years of experience leading and managing large-scale capital construction, facilities, and sustainability operations
• Experience in managing complex, multi-million-dollar budgets, preferably in the public sector

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and articulate an inspiring vision for the role of campus facilities in enabling the community college mission that motivates staff and stakeholders
• Combination of expertise in operations and maintenance management (O&M), construction management (i.e., design, project management, and construction), inter-government relations, financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software, International Building Code (IBC), National Electric Code (NEC), OSHA regulations, NFPA regulations, and EPA regulations to include green building standards
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and green building practices
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially with respect to consensus building, presentation of ideas and plans, and management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and service orientation, with strong track record of effective community relations, high performance and success
• Committed to continuous improvement and resilience with a highly collaborative and collegial working style
• High degree of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness-- a positive approach toward working with diverse learning styles, needs, and perspectives

Hiring Range: $126,683 - $174,176 annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity.

The VP/FMCPS search prospectus and leadership profile can be found at:

https://info.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/offices/human-resources/mc-vp-fmcps-search-prospectus-july-2024.pdf

Application Process

• According to the College's policy and search committee affirmation, all information from and about candidates will be kept in strict confidence.
• The position will remain open until filled.
• Applications can be submitted in confidence through the College's human resources information system, Workday, at: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/careers/index.html

Applications should consist of the following:

• A resume/curriculum vitae
• A cover letter (maximum five pages) addressing the candidate's interest in the position qualifications

Additional questions or inquiries may be directed to:

• Maria Bedenbaugh, HR Recruiter, at: maria.bedenbaugh@montgomerycollege.edu
• Leslie Jones, HR Recruiter, at: Leslie.jones@montgomerycollege.edu .

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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