Assistant Vice President for Facilities

Job Description

Stevens Institute of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President for Facilities (AVP).

Reporting to the Vice President for Facilities & Campus Operations, the AVP is a strategic, dynamic, and highly operational leader responsible for directing the Physical Plant, Campus Infrastructure, and Business Services departments.

The AVP will also assist the Vice President with capital project oversight, planning, and execution as needed.

Ideal candidates will have deep, hands-on experience managing comprehensive facilities operations—from custodial and grounds, waste removal, and day-to-day mechanical systems to HVAC, electrical, and central plant operations.

Candidates whose experience is limited to a single specialty area (such as construction management, engineering design, sustainability, or energy alone) will not meet the requirements.

We seek a seasoned operator who has progressed from field-based or frontline facility roles into senior leadership.

Background on Stevens: 

 

Stevens has successfully completed its  10-year strategic plan, The Future.

Ours to Create., and has now embarked on STEVENS 2032: INSPIRED BY HUMANITY, POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY the University will continue its ascent to become a national and global leader in technology-centric education and research through a commitment to being Inspired by Humanity, Powered by Technology.   The Assistant Vice President will lead facilities operations so that the Vice President can focus on working with the university community, architects, and the local community in creating a vision for the university while embarking upon the institution’s master plan.  

 

Major Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Responsible for the overall management, supervision, and performance of all facilities operations, including:

Maintenance & Trades


* HVAC: automated controls, air handlers, steam stations, pneumatic systems, refrigeration


* Electrical Systems: normal and emergency power (120v–4160v), generators, ATS systems, monitoring, LED lighting


* Plumbing: domestic water, lab waste, gas/air/vacuum systems, RO/DI systems


* Carpentry & Painting: doors/automated doors, sheetrock, ceilings, painting, fire stopping, minor construction


* Fire & Life Safety: fire alarms, sprinklers/standpipes, chemical treatment

Grounds, Custodial & General Services


* Grounds maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, event setups/breakdowns


* Waste/trash removal, recycling, and overall campus presentation


* Fleet maintenance for all Facilities & Operations vehicles

Campus Infrastructure & Central Plant


* Chiller plant operations


* Utility plants and distribution systems


* Energy management systems and utility procurement


* Building Management Systems (BMS) and CMMS optimization

Business Services


* Post Office/mail and receiving operations


* Stockroom, accounts payable/recei...