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Deputy Vice Chancellor for Planning & Construction

University of North Texas System Administration
United States, Texas, Denton
Sep 22, 2025
Title: Deputy Vice Chancellor for Planning & Construction Employee Classification: DepVC Strategic Infrastructure Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration Division: SYS-Sys Facilities Plan & Constr SubDivision-Department: SYS-Sys Fac Dev-Gen Department: SYS-SIPC Staff Operations-952000 Job Location: Denton Salary: Commensurate with experience FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Department Summary The University of North Texas System Office of Strategic Infrastructure delivers outstanding and enduring products and services that maximize value while supporting the mission of each campus. Services include real estate, planning, capital improvements, authority having jurisdiction, and procurement. Position Overview Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Infrastructure, the Deputy Vice Chancellor has leadership responsibility and accountability for programs pertaining to facilities life cycle management to include but not limited to planning, design, construction, real estate, engineering, life health & safety, and all associated administration, as directed by the Vice Chancellor. Minimum Qualifications The qualified candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a large, complex organization; licensed Engineer or Architect or demonstrate breadth of experience and education combination that enables effective management and problem-solving acumen with high-risk, large-scale facilities programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Experience leading large scale complex capital programs, from planning to implementation. * Extensive experience with financial aspect of capital programs to include but not limited to budgeting, cost accounting, forecasting, project controls, and resource allocation. * Knowledge and expertise in areas of planning, urban design, and space management. * Experience with Asset Management practices to facilitate effective allocation of resources. * Ability to understand contract documents and provide quality assurance oversight. * Ability to develop metrics to evaluate progress in a continuous improvement environment * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships * Ability to collaborate with university leaders in the development of policies and programs. * Ability to organize and prioritize time and resources to meet deadlines. * Ability to demonstrate tact and require accountability with professional consultants. * Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences both verbally and in writing * Strong problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills * Ability to research, analyze, develop technical reports and presentations, and demonstrate deductive reasoning to provide recommendations actions. * Ability to understand and comply with relevant law, regulations, & procedures. * Ability to work with appropriate computer programs to organize, manipulate, and assess data (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties 40%% - Workload Management * Oversight, development, and coordination of facilities masterplans, capital improvement program, and space planning in support of all campuses. * Partner with campuses and stakeholders to lead all engineering efforts related to facilities. * Champion asset management strategies that align with the mission, visions & values of the campuses. * Represent the Vice Chancellor before stakeholders, staff, cabinet, Board of Regents, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, as required. * Develop clear, concise, consistent and accurate workload reporting and updates - inclusive of all products and services. * Assist VC in the development of multiyear Comprehensive Strategic Workload Planning and Management for all products and service areas. - (Essential) 25%% - Team Leadership and Culture * Promotes a values-based culture * Hires, trains, and ensure accountability for all customer requirements * Provides clear expectations for performance management and accountability * Promotes a professional, all-inclusive, high performing culture that is in service of others - (Essential) 20%% - Standards, Benchmarking and Best Practices * Oversee the development and maintenance of facilities standards for an integrated and comprehensive environment on all campuses related to site planning, space planning and utilization, architecture and building systems, safety and security systems, physical plants, utility distribution, and all engineering systems and facilities components. * Adheres to and fosters high standards of ethical conduct, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and appropriate financial oversight and controls * Benchmarks with other best-in-class organizations and industry leaders to institutes best practices - (Essential) 15%% - Backup and Support to Vice Chancellor * Exercises fully delegated authority to act on behalf of the Vice Chancellor as appropriate * Develops strong working relationships and collaborates with leaders at each institution, UNT System administrators, local municipalities and other higher education agencies - (Essential) Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Mon-Fri 8-5 Driving University Vehicle Yes Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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