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Associate Executive, Facilities Management

Classification Information

Facilities Management
Facilities Management is responsible for coordinating multiple disciplines to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and facilities of the institution. Responsibilities typically span across construction, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance. Duties may require the incumbent to estimate cost of projects, write contracts, negotiate, and secure bids from contractors, and determine labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete projects.
Executive
Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.
Level 1
Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Associate General Executive within Facilities Management at Virginia Tech is responsible for supporting the leadership in overseeing the university's facilities operations and ensuring that the physical spaces, buildings, and infrastructure effectively serve the needs of the university community. This role focuses on managing a wide range of activities related to planning, designing, installing, operating, and maintaining the university’s physical environment. The General Associate Executive plays a crucial part in implementing policies and strategies for maintaining and improving the condition of campus facilities and real estate, and ensures that all operations are aligned with university goals and standards. The role also involves supporting the development and execution of emergency management programs and overseeing critical functions such as safety, security, transportation, and sustainability within the university’s facilities. This position requires close collaboration with senior leadership to align departmental goals with the broader strategic direction of the institution. The General Associate Executive works closely with multiple disciplines, including construction, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance, ensuring the effective coordination and efficient delivery of facilities services. As part of the leadership team, the General Associate Executive provides guidance to multiple directors and managers, ensuring the successful implementation of operational goals, addressing challenges, and driving continuous improvement in facilities management. Additionally, the position involves recommending and implementing policies to enhance the operational efficiency of campus resources and foster a safe, sustainable, and innovative environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This executive role has a significant university-wide impact, driving excellence in campus operations and contributing to the long-term success and development of Virginia Tech.