Rice University
Executive Director, Capital Projects
Rice University, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Special instructions to applicants:
This search is being conducted by the search firm Russell Reynolds Associates. Interested applicants will need to submit a letter of interest and a resume to Sarah Lucenti at
sarah.lucenti@russellreynolds.com
and Anjelica Zalin at
anjelica.zalin@russellreynolds.com
.Position Summary:Reporting to Rice Real Estate Company’s President and Vice President of Facilities and Capital Planning, Ken Jett, the Executive Director of Facilities Capital Project Management will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations for the Facilities and Capital Planning Project Management group relative to on-campus new construction and renovation projects. This individual will be responsible for leading, directing and motivating a team of approximately 20 professionals to successfully achieve the department’s strategic goals and objectives. They will serve as a liaison with the university community and external constituents.Ideal Candidate Statement:The Executive Director will be an experienced, execution-minded executive with a track record of managing complex, long-term projects bringing a minimum of 12 years of experience. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with the executive leadership who encompass the decision-making of the organization.The role requires the vision, creativity, and ambition of an entrepreneur combined with the tactical project management skills of a senior leader who is comfortable working in a large and complex organization. The ideal background will include prior experience from either an academic, campus-based platform and role or from a commercial real estate development platform in the private sector. It is a bonus if this individual has managed the project management of a campus-based portfolio including the development of lab and medical facilities, engineering facilities, and student housing. The ideal candidate is an accomplished executive who has directly overseen successful large-scale, transformative projects. They will have demonstrated a career track of upward mobility with competencies gained in leading a team, project management, and success with cross-functional teams.Workplace Requirements:This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated, and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.Ability to conduct frequent construction site inspections at many locations, both on and off campus.Must be willing and able to climb a ladder/stairs and enter all campus spaces including tunnels.*Exempt (salaried) positions under
FLSA
are not eligible for overtime.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in related field10 years of related experienceSkills:Ability to lead and manage several direct reportsDemonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects or programsDemonstrated ability to organize work and manage multiple projectsExceptional and effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiencesIn-depth knowledge and understanding of university operations, administration, community, and missionAbility to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teamsDemonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement componentsDemonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situationsKeen grasp of interpersonal and impact awarenessDepth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projectsPreferences:License Professional: Architectural License, Professional Engineer, or other related field.Essential Functions:This individual will help manage the on-campus portfolio and existing development pipeline while helping to drive strategic planning across the university’s campus. This includes:Responsible for leading and directing the Project Management team including assignments of projects to Project ManagersOversees the overall budget and cost accounting for all projects, in collaboration with the Capital Governance teamEnsures project scope, contractual obligations, and requirements are metLeads, directs and manages construction and renovation projectsLeads, manages and implements department initiativesLeads, coaches and mentors all direct reportsConducts performance management, staff development, and makes salary recommendations for project managers and other support staffParticipates in the Annual Capital Budget process for the university and the departmentPeriodically presents to the campus community (e.g. Administrator’s Forum and/or the Office of the Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, and Support), and other constituent groups on upcoming projects and current projectsManages the Facilities Project Management operating budgetAbility to perform all other duties as assigned, including partnering with other internal teams to help with major decisions as it relates to the off-campus portfolioAdditional Functions:All other duties as assigned.Rice University HR | Benefits:
Benefits OverviewRice Mission and Values:
Mission and Values | Rice UniversityRice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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This search is being conducted by the search firm Russell Reynolds Associates. Interested applicants will need to submit a letter of interest and a resume to Sarah Lucenti at
sarah.lucenti@russellreynolds.com
and Anjelica Zalin at
anjelica.zalin@russellreynolds.com
.Position Summary:Reporting to Rice Real Estate Company’s President and Vice President of Facilities and Capital Planning, Ken Jett, the Executive Director of Facilities Capital Project Management will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations for the Facilities and Capital Planning Project Management group relative to on-campus new construction and renovation projects. This individual will be responsible for leading, directing and motivating a team of approximately 20 professionals to successfully achieve the department’s strategic goals and objectives. They will serve as a liaison with the university community and external constituents.Ideal Candidate Statement:The Executive Director will be an experienced, execution-minded executive with a track record of managing complex, long-term projects bringing a minimum of 12 years of experience. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with the executive leadership who encompass the decision-making of the organization.The role requires the vision, creativity, and ambition of an entrepreneur combined with the tactical project management skills of a senior leader who is comfortable working in a large and complex organization. The ideal background will include prior experience from either an academic, campus-based platform and role or from a commercial real estate development platform in the private sector. It is a bonus if this individual has managed the project management of a campus-based portfolio including the development of lab and medical facilities, engineering facilities, and student housing. The ideal candidate is an accomplished executive who has directly overseen successful large-scale, transformative projects. They will have demonstrated a career track of upward mobility with competencies gained in leading a team, project management, and success with cross-functional teams.Workplace Requirements:This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated, and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.Ability to conduct frequent construction site inspections at many locations, both on and off campus.Must be willing and able to climb a ladder/stairs and enter all campus spaces including tunnels.*Exempt (salaried) positions under
FLSA
are not eligible for overtime.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in related field10 years of related experienceSkills:Ability to lead and manage several direct reportsDemonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects or programsDemonstrated ability to organize work and manage multiple projectsExceptional and effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiencesIn-depth knowledge and understanding of university operations, administration, community, and missionAbility to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teamsDemonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement componentsDemonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situationsKeen grasp of interpersonal and impact awarenessDepth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projectsPreferences:License Professional: Architectural License, Professional Engineer, or other related field.Essential Functions:This individual will help manage the on-campus portfolio and existing development pipeline while helping to drive strategic planning across the university’s campus. This includes:Responsible for leading and directing the Project Management team including assignments of projects to Project ManagersOversees the overall budget and cost accounting for all projects, in collaboration with the Capital Governance teamEnsures project scope, contractual obligations, and requirements are metLeads, directs and manages construction and renovation projectsLeads, manages and implements department initiativesLeads, coaches and mentors all direct reportsConducts performance management, staff development, and makes salary recommendations for project managers and other support staffParticipates in the Annual Capital Budget process for the university and the departmentPeriodically presents to the campus community (e.g. Administrator’s Forum and/or the Office of the Executive Vice President for Operations, Finance, and Support), and other constituent groups on upcoming projects and current projectsManages the Facilities Project Management operating budgetAbility to perform all other duties as assigned, including partnering with other internal teams to help with major decisions as it relates to the off-campus portfolioAdditional Functions:All other duties as assigned.Rice University HR | Benefits:
Benefits OverviewRice Mission and Values:
Mission and Values | Rice UniversityRice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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