VP of Facilities

Georgia Military College (GMC) invites applications for the position of Vice President of Facilities, a key member of the College’s executive leadership team. The Vice President provides strategic vision, executive oversight, and operational excellence across all facilities-related functions—Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, Environmental Health & Safety, and Project Management (including MRR, construction, and special projects).
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Vice President of Facilities leads a comprehensive facilities program that supports GMC’s mission, advances the institution’s Four Big Ideas, and ensures safe, sustainable, and high-performing environments across all campuses.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning
•    Develops and institutes Facilities policies, procedures, and processes to create efficiencies in facility operations.
•    Lead the continuation and revisions of a long-term Facilities Master Plan, aligning with GMC’s strategic initiatives and campus expansion priorities.
•    Oversee capital planning and facility-related components of SACSCOC Standard 13.7 compliance and other accreditation standards.
•    Implement and monitor a comprehensive succession plan for facilities leadership, ensuring depth of talent, professional development, and continuity of operations.
•    Develop and manage a five-year capital renewal and maintenance plan incorporating life-cycle asset management and deferred maintenance forecasting.
•    Collaborate with executive leadership to align facilities investments with institutional growth, sustainability, and mission-critical operations.

Operations, Oversight, & Team Development
•    Provide executive leadership and direction for all Facilities divisions, including Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, Environmental Health & Safety, and Project Management, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and compliance across all GMC campuses.
•    Oversee daily operations, preventive maintenance, environmental health programs, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all systems and processes function effectively and sustainably (ex: Internal Reviews at Satellite locations, etc).
•    Manage departmental budgets, leave approvals, timecards, and performance evaluations for all Facilities personnel.
•    Foster a culture of professional growth, teamwork, and accountability by mentoring and developing staff to assume greater leadership and technical responsibility within the organization.
•    Implement succession planning initiatives to strengthen bench strength, ensure leadership continuity, and support employee advancement within Facilities operations.
•    Establish measurable service standards, operational benchmarks, and continuous improvement practices across all facility functions.
•    Ensure the effective use of technology (e.g., FMX work order systems, preventive maintenance dashboards, and energy management systems) to enhance performance, transparency, and data-driven decision making.
•    Partner with Human Resources and senior leadership to support recruitment, training, and retention of a high-performing facilities workforce.

Project & Capital Management
•    Provide executive oversight of Maintenance, Repair & Renovation (MRR) projects, task order contracts, and capital construction initiatives.
•    Supervise the Project Manager responsible for MRR, construction, and special projects—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to institutional standards.
•    Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and state partners (e.g., GSFIC) to guide design, construction, and sustainability goals for all major projects.
•    Lead cross-functional planning for new facility development, renovation, and adaptive reuse to support both academic and auxiliary growth.

Financial & Administrative Leadership
•    Develop and administer multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets for facilities operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
•    Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor relationships related to facilities services.
•    Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and institutional policies and regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
•    Serve as the senior advisor on all facility-related matters to institutional leadership, the Board of Trustees, and campus stakeholders.
•    Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement across departments and campuses.
•    Communicate facility priorities, project timelines, and progress updates to internal and external audiences effectively.
 

*Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

Education 
•    Required: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
•    Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience
Required: 
•    7 years of progressive experience in facilities management or operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
•    Demonstrated success managing large-scale capital and renovation projects.
•    Experience developing and implementing long-range facility and capital plans.
Preferred: 
•    Experience in higher education or public-sector facilities management.
•    Military or public service leadership background.

Skills
•    Technical/mechanical troubleshooting skills, blueprint reading, and a mechanical aptitude required. Proficient computer skills including complex databases and spreadsheets, work order/maintenance software, and payroll software.
•    Proven executive leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
•    Expertise in capital project management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
•    Technical knowledge of building systems, life safety, energy management, and sustainability.
•    Proficiency in work order and asset management software (e.g., FMX or equivalent).