Chief Property Officer Job Houston area,Texas USA,Business

Chief Property Officer

Job

45083

Location

LSC-System Office UP

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas .

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Chief Property Officer (CPO) provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of Property Services operations and construction-related activities across all LSC locations. Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Operations (EVCO), the CPO is a key EVCO Executive Leadership Cabinet member, helping to advance the college's mission and strategic priorities. This position develops a long-term strategic vision for Property Services, aligning facilities, capital investments, maintenance, real estate portfolio, and support services with institutional priorities while ensuring responsible stewardship of assets.

The CPO leads senior administrators responsible for campus operations, Project Development and Planning, Quality Assurance, and other key functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Leads Property Services Vision and Strategy:
Develops strategic vision and long-term operational leadership for Property Services operations across all LSC locations. This includes but is not limited to facilities operations and maintenance (O&M), emergency preparedness, capital projects and construction, repair and replacement (R&R), renovations and modernization (R&M), space planning, asset management, and related infrastructure initiatives

Leads Strategic Asset and Space Portfolio Management:
Leads the stewardship and optimization of the system's physical environment by managing facilities, infrastructure, properties, and space resources as a cohesive investment portfolio aligned with institutional priorities. Establishes system asset and space management strategies that optimize lifecycle performance, improve utilization, increase flexibility, and ensure the institution's physical resources effectively support evolving academic, operational, and strategic needs

Establishes Financial Strategy and Stewardship:
Provides executive leadership for the development and management of the Property Services budget by establishing funding priorities, aligning financial resources with institutional goals, and ensuring responsible stewardship of operating, capital, and renewal and replacement investments. Evaluates resource needs, recommends strategic investments, and communicates budget priorities, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership

Directs Compliance:
Ensures Property Services' compliance with all applicable internal and external rules, regulations, guidelines, and contractual requirements, as well as LSC policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to serving as subject matter expert and strategic planner during procurement processes and contract negotiation for LSC property services, ensuring all contracts and projects meet required legal and agency oversight guidelines and laws in coordination with General Counsel, and ensures project appropriate construction documents include specifications, drawings, and related construction correspondence which is then saved and organized for easy retrieval in a secure location.

Establishes Performance Excellence :
Establishes organizational expectations, strategic goals, and key performance indicators that drive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Evaluates system-wide performance, uses data-driven insights to assess effectiveness and inform strategic decisions, and ensures Property Services leaders are…