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Requisition ID:  116088

Sr. Director USS Facilities, Design & Planning

We are seeking a Sr. Director USS Facilities, Design & Planning.  This position provides direction for Johns Hopkins University Student Services (“USS”) facility projects and operations in buildings totaling over 1.3 million square feet across all campuses where USS operates (i.e., Homewood, East Baltimore, D.C.). Included as part of this inventory are student services offices, athletic/recreation facilities, health clinics, dining venues, and eleven residence halls.


This role strategically assesses space needs within USS, recommends innovative solutions, and determines long and short-term space needs. This role also works strategically with Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate (JHFRE) and advises USS leadership about ways to leverage University expertise to address needs. This includes collaboration with JHFRE for all capital project design, development, and execution.


This position works in partnership with key stakeholders (e.g., On Campus Living, Dining, other USS leaders, and department managers) to ensure facilities planning, coordination and execution of projects and goals are achieved.


Position is responsible for contributing to the successful completion of numerous projects, including,

  • The Hopkins Student Center
  • Master Housing & Dining Plan
  • Major renovations and annual minor capital projects
  • Various projects related to ongoing classroom renovation/maintenance (81 classrooms - Homewood campus)
  • Student Health Clinics space strategy (Homewood and East Baltimore campuses)
  • Long term campus planning, including existing buildings, leases, and other spaces
  • Numerous minor capital projects on an annual basis (e.g., athletics, admissions, student health & well-being, etc.)


The Sr. Director is responsible for coordinating facility issues with respect to third-party agreements for leased retail spaces. This includes partnering with JHFRE on real estate and lease obligations, as appropriate.

The Sr. Director reports to the Senior Associate Vice Provost for Finance and Administration and serves as a key member of the Sr. AVP’s leadership team.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Project Management

  • Develop and plan USS facilities projects.
  • Partner with JHFRE staff during feasibility studies, planning, all design phases, construction and occupancy.
  • Schedule and track project timelines and ensure deadlines are met. If issues arise requiring recalibration of timelines and/or priorities, ensure issues are communicated timely and the appropriate stakeholders are part of the recalibration process.
  • Facilitate professional design and construction services procurement when appropriate.
  • Oversee and manage furniture and equipment layouts, interior finish schedules, and other aspects of short and long-term capital projects as needed.
  • Oversee and coordinate furniture and equipment procurement, infrastructure and installation in non-residence hall spaces.
  • Coordinate safety and risk management as required.
  • Within the division’s domain, supervise projects through all phases- design, construction, department/staff move-in, and closeout.
  • Plan and supervise relocations of personnel and equipment, including coordination of IT and other necessary services.
  • Act as liaison between USS end users and JHFRE to interpret user needs and strategically integrate them into project plans.
  • Represent end users throughout the project.
  • Ensure all campus and departmental services are operational at occupancy.


Administrative Management

  • Provide oversight for operational and capital budgets.
  • Maintain efficient and effective operational fund usage.
  • Partner in work strategically and proactively in identifying current and future space needs.
  • Perform building use evaluations and make recommendations regarding space usage.
  • Participate in USS 5-year capital planning process.
  • Partner with JHFRE (as needed) and USS Finance office to provide input into quarterly USS finance projections.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date USS space inventory and user assignments.
  • Provide routine and ad hoc reporting, e.g., project status, space plans, etc.


Operations Management

  • Partner with JHFRE Plant Operations on plant issues affecting the Homewood campus.
  • Represent USS in facilities discussions with the schools/divisions on issues that extend beyond USS operations.
  • Be the point person on USS facilities issues.
  • Support crisis management and business continuity efforts as events arise.


Staff Oversight and Development

  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise USS facilities staff.
  • Evaluate staff performance and foster professional development.
  • Supervise 3-4 facilities staff ranging from Project Managers to Facility Coordinators.


Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

The ideal candidate will bring many of the following abilities and experiences to his or her work:

  • Knowledge of design and construction issues related to various building types, mechanical and electrical systems, and construction delivery methods.
  • Knowledge of construction planning processes, costs methods and materials.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with OSHA, BOCA, ADA, IBC, local, state and federal regulations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs and scheduling software.
  • Experience in strategic space planning.
  • Able to set priorities and use discretion in order to make decisions within critical deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate ability to manage long and short-term projects and ensure that they are completed on time and within budget.
  • The ability to plan, negotiate, and strategize sustainable business practices for a complex organization with competing priorities while also keeping the needs of students, faculty, and staff at the heart of planned outcomes.
  • A collaborative nature and talent for establishing rapport and building partnerships as well as experience navigating a highly decentralized university environment.
  • An ability to manage crisis and make sound decisions as situations arise.
  • Strong managerial and interpersonal skills, and a track record of successfully recruiting, training, mentoring, and retaining diverse staff.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or any other design-related discipline.
  • Fifteen years of related experience, including five years of progressively responsible management experience with both projects and professional staff.

 

 

Classified Title: Sr. Director USS Fac., Design & Planning 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Director USS Facilities, Design & Planning   
Role/Level/Range: L/05/LH  
Starting Salary Range: $127,300 - $223,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​USS Facility Operations  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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