Bunker Hill Community College

Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Construction and Facilities Operations

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Description:

ZRG has been engaged to recruit an Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Construction and Facilities Operations for Bunker Hill Community College.  

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Position Description:

The Executive Director provides comprehensive planning and overall management for all aspects of the campus master plan, renovation, construction, and utilities infrastructure of Bunker Hill Community College. Duties include: planning, program management, capital budgeting, project management, preventive maintenance, and deferred maintenance.

The Executive Director will work closely with other members of the senior staff of the facilities management team ensuring building and equipment deficiencies are noted, and repairs are scheduled and completed in a timely manner. The Executive Director will provide daily support to the physical plant operations with the Director of Facilities Management.

The Director of Facilities Management, responsible for day-to-day operations of the college facilities, reports directly to the Executive Director Facilities Planning, Construction and Facilities Operations. The Director and the Executive Director will prepare an annual budget for the upkeep and maintenance of the facilities including budgeting for the athletic fields, snow removal and landscape plantings.

The Executive Director leads the development of thoughtful and robust plans to determine future capital programs for delivery of BHCC buildings, facilities infrastructure, campus landscape, and support services. Close coordination within the College community, Commonwealth agencies and the local Charlestown community is essential.

Reporting to the Chief of Facilities Planning, Construction and Energy Management, this leadership position focuses on the development and management of campus wide planning. Direct campus and project planning effort including coordination with Commonwealth of MA departments, BHCC students, faculty, staff and with external community participants producing positive long-term outcomes.

Core responsibilities include providing technical leadership (subject matter expert) for facilities physical plant including but not limited to: potable water, storm and sanitary sewer, HVAC, electrical, life safety, elevators, exterior envelope, and grounds. Identify, assess, and prioritize projects to develop a five-year plan and budget which includes internal BHCC funding, state, and federal grants, and DCAMM (Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance) funding.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Director of Capital Improvements/Deputy Chief Facility Officer ensures that the design and construction of new buildings and modernization meet established design standards, fits within the architectural design and tradition of the campus, and that the planning of new facilities fits within requirements of Oberlin’s development plan. The Senior Director of Capital Improvements/Deputy Chief Facility Officer will coordinate project related permitting and approvals with the city and the local community. The incumbent will have extensive project management experience with complex facilities. They will also be capable of operating in a high-paced environment with a focus on delivering customized solutions on compressed schedules and tight budgets.

• Lead development of campus facility and infrastructure planning for short, medium & long-range scenarios;
• Responsible for leading project feasibility studies, collaboratively working with project teams, consultants, and state agencies;
• Supervision of facility operations including maintenance, custodial, and contracted services at the Charlestown and Chelsea campuses, and various other off-campus facilities;
• Lead RFP development, coordinate efforts of a variety of consulting teams, and participate in designer and contractor selection;
• Represent the college and manage permitting efforts for large capital projects and other campus initiatives, including Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance review;
• Lead real estate strategies, acquisition support and development activities;
• Work closely with Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to implement capital plans and real estate goals;
• Provide up-to-date information on campus planning efforts to community groups, academic and support departments, visitors, alumni, and others;
• Provide primary support and coordination of annual capital budget planning and capital project development;
• Manage the space allocation/space guideline processes; support campus space working groups;
• Develop ongoing best practices, processes and benchmarking including sustainability, energy conservation and LEED facilities.

About Oberlin:

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), founded in 1973, is the largest community college in Massachusetts, serving more than 8,500 undergraduate students annually. The College enrolls a highly diverse student body with an average age of 26, Roughly 37% attend full-time and 63% part-time.

The College operates two main campuses—Charlestown and Chelsea—along with multiple instructional locations throughout Greater Boston. The Charlestown campus spans 42 acres on a historic site and is easily accessible by public transportation, while the Chelsea campus serves surrounding communities such as East Boston, Everett, and Revere with strong workforce development and adult education programs.

BHCC continues to expand and modernize its facilities to meet the needs of today’s learners. The recently opened 56,000-square-foot Student Success Center houses the Library & Learning Commons, academic advising, student services, classrooms, and collaborative study spaces. The Health & Wellness Center provides state-of-the-art classrooms and labs for health professions, as well as a gymnasium and fitness center. Ongoing plans aim to further upgrade campus spaces with technology-enabled, flexible learning environments.

Location:

Boston, MA

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will possess natural talents, acquired skills and accumulated knowledge in the general fields of planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture & construction project management;
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred;
• Minimum of 10 years primary planning, construction, facilities management experience;
• 5 years successful supervisory experience in planning, with experience in a broad variety of planning disciplines, such as development, land use, space planning, capital programs, transportation, and systems;
• 5 years successful supervisory experience managing the physical plant of an educational facility;
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing Capital and Operating budgets;
• Proven leadership experience developing successful teams which assess, prioritize, budget, and implement deferred maintenance programs in a multi – building setting;
• Proven experience demonstrating collaborative relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and local, state, and federal officials;
• Experience in either institutional or campus planning (long and short range), capital programs, space management;
• Highly refined communication skills, working with academic teams, senior executives, and members of the public;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; serving a diverse educational community;
• Proven expertise in managing public and community process, and in dealing with regulatory processes. Ability to represent the College in regulatory and public settings; 
• Effective working knowledge and sound judgment of public regulatory processes and permitting;
• Hands-on self-starter with high sense of urgency who functions well in a self-created, fast paced environment.

Additional Considerations:

• Prior employment at an institution of higher education or similar institutional experience;
• Knowledge of Massachusetts general laws regarding planning, public bidding, and procurement;
• Continuing education and certifications in related field;
• Experience working in a unionized environment.