Job Details

Director of Facilities Planning and Real Estate

Position Number: 6996220
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Director of Facilities Planning and Real Estate

Seattle University

Director of Facilities Planning and Real Estate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Position Summary:

The Director of Facilities Planning and Real Estate (PRE) position works closely with the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities, Senior Leadership, Deans, Vice Presidents, , and diverse internal and external stakeholders to build consensus for development of strategic facility plans, pre-planning of major capital projects, and campus wide space and master planning. The recent acquisition of Cornish College of the Arts (knowns as the South Lake Union Campus or SLU) as well as on-going real estate strategy needs on the main First Hill Campus create significant opportunities for the University to leverage its real estate portfolio to support the mission. The Director will leverage their expertise in real estate development, land use, and campus master planning to work with third party consultants and real estate developers to guide senior leadership in strategic real estate decisions. The Director will coordinate the lease proposal development process and work to ensure seamless integration of program needs as well as economic/legal terms into the final lease documents. The Director will ensure close coordination with design and construction project managers for successful project delivery of tenant improvements.

Other responsibilities include:

Oversight of assigned budgets for leases and planning projects.

Specify, oversee, assign, review and approve the work of consultants and contractors.

Maintain appropriate documentation.

Using a collaborative and consulting model of interaction with faculty and staff.

Prepare and present high-quality reports for University leadership and Trustees As appropriate, prepare and present materials to the Capital Planning and Land Use Board Committee of the Trustees Essential

Job Functions

Strategic Planning 30%

Apply expertise in real estate development, land use, and campus master planning to facilitate strategic real estate initiatives with Senior Leadership to ensure optimized use of our real estate assets

Develop, recommend, and update policies, guidelines, and procedures, and other elements of planning and real estate with the emphasis on developing and maintaining appropriate standards and a high level of service.

Actively participate as an advisor to the AVP in the strategic direction of the department with other directors and University Departments.

Leverage intellectual, planning, and financial strengths to develop analyses, requests for proposals, scoping documents, studies, and other work product necessary to support strategic initiatives that further the needs of the Facilities and Campus Services team and the university.

Responsible for leading, developing and maintaining campus master planning efforts including the 10 Year Facilities Plan (10YFP), Campus Master Plan (CMP), the Major Institution Master Plan (MIMP) and School, College, and Major Area (SCMA) Master plans. Requires developing relationships, support, and collaboration from internal stakeholders and coordination of external resources and an understanding of how institutional goals and priorities are to be reflected in the Strategic Facilities plan. After development of initial plan, oversee annual updates to ensure the plan is maintained and current.

Facilities Planning (30%)

Optimize use of our current space portfolio through effective tactical space programming, space utilization initiatives, long range master planning, and asset condition assessment, due diligence, and acquisition.

Directs initial feasibility phases of capital projects. Works with facility staff, external consultants as well as identified stakeholders to establish actionable project goals and to ensure follow through.

Ability to prepare quick "test fits" and concepts using design/drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit for real estate options to communicate to campus stakeholders along with options for consideration

Coordinate with the Implementation Advisory Committee, the City, and other campus and community stakeholders for all matters related to the MIMP.

Work with other University faculty and staff as required in the selection of consultants, review of estimates, and preparation of consultant agreements as required. Supports preliminary needs assessment, space planning, and strategy development for all University space.

Oversees staff responsible for supporting Space Databases, real estate budgets, and move management

Real Estate (30%)

Monitor and ensure performance of the overall lease portfolio. Make recommendations for strategic re-alignment and cost savings opportunities.

Coordinate the lease proposal development process and work to ensure seamless integration of program needs as well as economic/legal terms into the final lease documents.

Work with outside consultants and internal stakeholders to identify, study, make recommendations on development opportunities.

Coordinate with construction project managers for successful project delivery of tenant improvements.

Process and Procedures (10%)

Work with the Facilities Design staff on the development of standards to maintain compliance with program, budget, schedule, codes, and institutional standards for quality of owned and leased assets.

Maintain relationships with existing governing bodies to keep comply with regulations and use permits.

Proactively solicit and coordinate participation of supervisors and other related staff into all aspects of the planning and real estate scope of services. Other Duties: Other duties as assigned that contribute to the mission of SU.

Other Duties: Other duties as assigned that contribute to the mission of SU.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business[NG1] , Real Estate, or related field. Total 10 years of experience in some or all of the following areas: higher education/campus planning, real estate development/property management, design, and/or project management.
Knowledge of building life safety codes, project management protocols and interior/building materials/construction standards.

Leadership skills required

The ability to lead and manage a diverse group of professional staff and committees.
Experience in delivering on-time, high quality, complex planning documents.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of collaborative management practices. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed.
High motivation and the ability to work through obstacles and ambiguity to create coherent and structured options.

Strong Communication skills required

Ability to relate to multiple campus and off-campus user groups, explain technical ideas and terms to a variety of constituents, and the ability to create consensus among stakeholders.
Ability to communicate orally one on one, in front of large or small audiences, and with diverse groups using multiple tools: plans, PowerPoint, models, sketches, etc.

General Knowledge required:

Expertise in space planning, campus planning, and space data management.
Knowledge of laws, trends, operations, and standards associated with real estate and development.
Ability to be able to understand plans, prints, schedules, and construction related documents.
Proficiency in computer design applications such as AutoCAD and/or REVIT and desktop applications such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
The ability to organize and delegate work and manage multiple programs simultaneously.
A demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to problems, create cost effective projects, and encourage others to do the same is essential.
Demonstrated customer focused and collaborative operational style.
Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and scheduling skills as related to project and resource management.

All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision and values.

All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
Registration as a professional Engineer, Licensed Architect

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/3037?c=seattleu