VP of Facilities

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Georgia Military College (GMC) invites applications for the position of Vice President of Facilities, a key member of the College’s executive leadership team. The Vice President provides strategic vision, executive oversight, and operational excellence across all facilities‑related functions—Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, Environmental Health & Safety, and Project Management (including MRR, construction, and special projects).

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Vice President of Facilities leads a comprehensive facilities program that supports GMC’s mission, advances the institution’s Four Big Ideas, and ensures safe, sustainable, and high‑performing environments across all campuses.

• Develops and institutes Facilities policies, procedures, and processes to create efficiencies in facility operations.
• Lead the continuation and revisions of a long‑term Facilities Master Plan, aligning with GMC’s strategic initiatives and campus expansion priorities.
• Oversee capital planning and facility‑related components of SACSCOC Standard 13.7 compliance and other accreditation standards.
• Implement and monitor a comprehensive succession plan for facilities leadership, ensuring depth of talent, professional development, and continuity of operations.
• Develop and manage a five‑year capital renewal and maintenance plan incorporating life‑cycle asset management and deferred maintenance forecasting.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align facilities investments with institutional growth, sustainability, and mission‑critical operations.

• Provide executive leadership and direction for all Facilities divisions, including Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds, Environmental Health & Safety, and Project Management, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and compliance across all GMC campuses.
• Oversee daily operations, preventive maintenance, environmental health programs, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that all systems and processes function effectively and sustainably.
• Manage departmental budgets, leave approvals, timecards, and performance evaluations for all Facilities personnel.
• Foster a culture of professional growth, teamwork, and accountability by mentoring and developing staff to assume greater leadership and technical responsibility within the organization.
• Implement succession planning initiatives to strengthen bench strength, ensure leadership continuity, and support employee advancement within Facilities operations.
• Establish measurable service standards, operational benchmarks, and continuous improvement practices across all facility functions.
• Ensure the effective use of technology (e.g., FMX work order systems, preventive maintenance dashboards, and energy management systems) to enhance performance, transparency, and data‑driven decision making.
• Partner with Human Resources and senior leadership to support recruitment, training, and retention of a high‑performing facilities workforce.

• Provide executive oversight of Maintenance, Repair & Renovation (MRR) projects, task order contracts, and capital construction initiatives.
• Supervise the Project Manager responsible for MRR, construction, and special projects—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to institutional standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and state partners (e.g., GSFIC) to guide design, construction, and sustainability goals for all major projects.
• Lead cross‑functional planning for new facility development, renovation, and adaptive reuse to support both academic and auxiliary growth.

• Develop and administer multimillion‑dollar operating and capital budgets for facilities operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor relationships related to facilities services.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and institutional policies and regulations.