Position SummaryThe Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities and Campus Planning provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for facilities, capital planning, design, and construction across UConn Health's enterprise. This includes five clinical campuses and numerous ambulatory, research, and administrative sites statewide.
Within a complex medical enterprise, the AVP ensures that facilities infrastructure supports clinical excellence, research advancement, and academic mission needs, while enabling growth, innovation, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Vice President of Facilities, Development and Operations, the AVP serves as a key leader in advancing infrastructure strategy, enhancing the built environment, and delivering capital projects aligned with UConn Health's mission and strategic goals.
Key ResponsibilitiesSystem-wide Strategy- Lead integrated facilities and campus planning for the Community Network, aligning infrastructure strategy with clinical growth and access initiatives while supporting clinical operations, graduate medical education, and research programs
- Develop and maintain master plans for the academic campus, clinical campuses, and outpatient network
- Partner with physician leadership, academic deans, and research leaders to plan specialized space (e.g., labs, teaching space, clinical programs)
- Partner with executive, clinical, and operational leadership to forecast space, infrastructure, and capital needs
- Support network expansion, site selection, and integration of newly acquired or developed properties
Facilities & Infrastructure Oversight- Provide executive oversight of facilities operations across hospital, ambulatory, and academic/research spaces
- Ensure reliable infrastructure to support clinical care delivery, research continuity, and teaching environments
- Standardize service delivery, performance, and compliance metrics across multiple sites and asset types
- Drive operational excellence, sustainability, and system reliability
Capital Planning, Design & Construction- Lead a comprehensive capital program including hospital renovations, ambulatory expansion, research facilities, and academic space development
- Oversee planning, design, and construction processes ensuring alignment with clinical workflows, research requirements, and educational use
- Integrate evidence-based design and ensure alignment with clinical requirements, patient experience standards, and operational workflows
- Ensure effective project governance, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management for a diverse project portfolio
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Ensure sustained, effective communication with all stakeholders
Research & Academic Infrastructure- Support development and modernization of research laboratories, core facilities, and innovation spaces
- Ensure facilities meet requirements for NIH-funded research, biosafety, and specialized research infrastructure
- Coordinate infrastructure planning to support evolving academic programs and clinical training models
Financial & Capital Stewardship- Develop and manage capital and operating budgets across a diverse, multi-site portfolio
- Prioritize investments across clinical, academic, and research needs using strategic and risk-based frameworks
- Drive cost efficiency, lifecycle asset management, and long-term financial sustainability
- Monitor financial performance and report on capital program outcomes
Regulatory Compliance & Environment of Care- Ensure compliance with healthcare, research, and academic facility regulations (Joint Commission, CMS, DPH, OSHA, NIH standards where applicable)
- Maintain and support readiness for accreditation surveys, audits, and inspections
Leadership, Collaboration & Governance- Lead multidisciplinary teams across facilities operations, planning, and construction
- Collaborate with clinical leadership, faculty, academic administration, and research enterprise leaders
- Establish strong governance structures for capital planning and project prioritization
- Foster a culture of safety, innovation, accountability, and service excellence
Vendor & External Relations- Oversee external partnerships with architects, engineers, contractors, and specialized consultants
- Ensure service quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness
- Support affiliations, partnerships, and expansion initiatives across the state
QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture
- 15+ years progressive leadership experience in complex healthcare environments
- Healthcare Facility Manager Certification (CHFM) preferred
- Experience with multi-site facilities operations, ambulatory expansion, and capital program leadership
Core Competencies- Deep knowledge of healthcare facility requirements
- Strong financial and capital planning expertise, utilizing space/master planning/ strategic inputs
- Ability to balance competing priorities
- Executive presence with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Strategic mindset with strong operational execution
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Stakeholder communication and satisfaction
- Capital project performance (schedule, budget, quality)
- Capital planning for both infrastructure and strategic goals
- Infrastructure reliability
- Compliance and accreditation outcomes
- Space utilization
- Workforce engagement and leadership development
