Chief Engineering and Facilities Officer

Job Description Summary

The Chief Facilities Officer provides direction and strategic leadership to the MUSC enterprise, which is comprised of the university and health system. This individual will be directly responsible for the oversight of all Engineering functions of the MUSC Charleston Campus facilities and operations, plant and energy, shop operations and storeroom, Biomedical Engineering, grounds maintenance, facilities business services, and the planning/construction/design of all University buildings.

MUSC Charleston campus consists of approximately 80 acres and over 8 million square feet. The Chief Facilities Officer will also work collaboratively with project executives in the planning and execution of building projects and major renovations ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This leader will ensure operational excellence for the engineering operations and is responsible for the strategic planning, contract negotiations, progress and performance, and oversight of the financials for the department.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience in leading large facilities teams with experience in a healthcare/academic medical center/university setting. The Chief of Facilities will need to be a humble leader, be nimble with change, and embrace a fast‑paced environment. They will be politically savvy and have experience navigating a complex environment that serves many different constituents. This collaborative leader will create an environment of customer service excellence and build effective and productive relationships both internally and externally.

The next leader will also help in identifying future needs of the organization. Candidates should support a strong mission orientation and bring a balance of both strategic and operational leadership in facilities administration across the enterprise.

This position has dual reporting relationships to both the EVP, Finance & Operations for MUSC, (academic and research missions); and the System COO for MUSC Health, (clinical mission). This individual will have oversight for over 400 FTEs and direct contract personnel.

• Oversees the development of an enterprise campus Master facility Plan (MFP) and provides senior leadership for all University construction activities. A Plan is a standard of SACSCOC accreditation.
• The MFP is integral to align strategic, financial and facilities planning to meet organizational goals to ensure appropriate outcomes in space utilization, stewardship/sustainability of the physical plant, and capital planning.
• Monitor hiring practices of the Engineering and Facilities Unit to ensure diversity and inclusion is being practiced in considering, hiring and developing staff at all levels.
• Foster relationships with current construction and architect partners and evaluate that the system is receiving the highest level of service and quality. Additionally, evaluate new potential partners in this arena to ensure the system has access to the best in class.
• Make recommendations and offer suggestions to leadership on opportunities to enhance efficiencies and performance to ensure timely completion in a cost‑effective manner.

• Manage and develop the University Engineering & Facilities team, to include work allocation, evaluation, training, development, and problem resolution; create a work environment in which employees are engaged, motivated and valued to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Development and implementation of operating and capital budgets, systems, and procedures; participate in overall organizational decision making as a member of the leadership team.
• Oversees all Capital, maintenance, repair and operation activities and ensures facilities and equipment are appropriately maintained within budgetary constraints. Strives to provide a valued service to customers in a courteous and responsive manner.

• Organizes, plans, and oversees all aspects of the University facilities management activities. Analyzes reports to measure performance.
• Compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensures facilities support of and compliance with SACSCOC and AAALAC as well as other State and Federal agencies.
• Demonstrates improvement and corrective measures through operational benchmarking, performance indicators, and compliance reporting. Implements policy changes as needed related to changes in laws and/or regulations or internal process modifications. Communicates pertinent information to Charleston campus stakeholders.
• Oversees buildings, capital planning, maintenance, operations, grounds, and tenant/landlord spaces.

• Oversees the development of an enterprise campus Master facility Plan (MFP). Participates in Charleston Region planning for new healthcare facilities and advises senior…