Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: Executives
Job Number:
Division: VP Administration/Strategic Rel
Department: Facilities/Planning
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents: Letters of Recommendation
Applicant Support: 1-855-524-5627

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Summary of Responsibilities

• Represents the Vice President of Administration and Strategic Relations as the chief capital facilities officer of the university for physical plant development, facilities planning, design, and supervision of all remodeling, improvement, construction, grounds, custodial, engineering, parking, motor pool, facilities, HVAC, Activities Center, and inventory reporting.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of programs in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. Guides facilities directors as they resolve administrative issues and conduct program and staff evaluations. Directs facilities planning functions, including the development of strategic and long-range plans as well as the university's master plan.
• Prepares budgets for submission and approves expenditures of supervised departments in the areas of personnel, travel, and current and capital expenses. Allocates fiscal and staff resources of supervised departments in accordance with needs and within authorized limits. Recommends and assigns staff to university committees as necessary.
• Initiates cooperative relationships with appropriate local agencies, UDOT, UTA, DFCM, Utah Board of Higher Education and its staff, other state and federal agencies, civic and professional organizations, and businesses as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of 14 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, capital planning, construction, or physical plant operations, including senior leadership oversight of large-scale operations, personnel, budgets, and capital projects.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, capital planning, construction, or physical plant operations, including senior leadership oversight of large-scale operations, personnel, budgets, and capital projects.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional:

1. Letter of Recommendations

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of computer software and software applications.
• General knowledge of construction, HVAC, grounds, engineering, problem solving, space management, and accountability.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the facilities and physical plant requirements of a large, diverse, multipurpose public institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a major educational and research institution.
• Knowledge of real estate management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and requirements for strategic planning and development within a public institution.

Skills

• Advanced skills in principles, methods, and techniques, leadership, and effective coordination of multiple institutional programs and initiatives.
• Skill in business and financial planning and management.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in advanced verbal and written communication and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
• Skill in organizational planning, structuring, and staffing.
• Employee development and performance management skills.

Abilities

• Ability to develop various reports, including graphs, tables, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to effectively manage several budgets.
• Ability to establish and implement cohesive and synergistic business strategies on an institution-wide basis.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to deal with personnel issues and relate to trades personnel as well as Administrative personnel.

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Do you meet the required qualifications as outlined: Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, architecture, business administration, or a closely related field, and a minimum of 14 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, capital planning, construction, or physical plant operations, including senior leadership oversight of large-scale operations, personnel, budgets, and capital projects?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7-9 years
• 10-12 years
• 13-15 years
• 16+ years

04

Please indicate your field of study.
05

Do you have at least 14 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, capital planning, construction, or physical plant operations, including senior leadership oversight of large-scale operations, personnel, budgets, and capital projects?

• Yes
• No

Required Question