University of Arizona College of Education

Vice President, Development and Construction

University of Arizona College of Education

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Arizona

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The Vice President, Development and Construction is responsible for new campus builds, expansions, and all major projects for existing campuses. This includes selecting new buildings, overseeing design and construction, and managing scheduled refresh cycles (paint, flooring, furniture, signage). The role covers any project taking longer than a couple of weeks but does not include day-to-day maintenance requests or minor repairs. Reporting to the CIO, the VP leads a high-performing team and partners closely with senior leadership and external vendors to bring each campus vision to life. Campus Development & Major Projects: Site Selection, Design & Build, Refresh & Modernization, Growth Planning. Strategic & Team Leadership: Define and evolve the campus model, manage and develop a team, ensure cross-functional alignment. Vendor & Budget Management: Manage relationships with architects, contractors, designers, furniture vendors, and brokers. Stakeholder & Regulatory Alignment: Ensure all projects comply with zoning, permitting, safety codes, and Board of Nursing requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience. 5+ years experiencing overseeing multi-site operations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders. Knowledge of regulatory environment, including construction permitting requirements, workplace safety requirements, and environmental regulations. Nice to have: Experience in a rapidly growing multi-state organization. Nice to have: Experience with Coupa eProcurement software.