Major Capital Project Planning and Construction Improvements

Lead Partner(s)
Sr VP for Operations

Summary Statement - A comprehensive, end-to-end process review of the University's $3.5B major capital program processes

OUTCOMES

This project aims to review the end-to-end process at a high level, focusing on the intersection of process among areas in order to 1) identify opportunities for improvement for the service providers and customers; 2) generate and prioritize solutions; 3) develop a roadmap for implementation; 4) implement key recommendations through working cross-functional work groups.

The intended project outcomes are the following:

  • Align and document roles/responsibilities

  • Redesign/refine process for clarity and consistency

  • Enhance information management (visibility, quality) throughout project lifecycle for efficiency and effectiveness

TIMELINE AND DELIVERABLES

Jul-Aug 2018

  • Program Ownership, Definitions, Details

  • Financing Improvements

Sep-Dec 2018

  • Program Strategy

  • Project Updates & Key Approvals

Sep 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Customer Communication & Information

Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Pilot improvements

LEADERSHIP

Leadership Group:

  • Colette Sheehy, Senior Vice President for Operations

  • Don Sundgren, Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer

  • Jim Matteo, Treasurer

  • Alice Raucher, Architect for the University

  • Sarah Collie, Associate Vice President for Organizational Excellence

  • Nicole Ferretti, Assistant Vice president for Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Penny Cabaniss, Assistant Vice President and Director of State Relations

  • Doug Lischke, Chief Accounting Officer for UVA Health

  • Facilitators: Mary Brackett and Emily Dufrene, Organizational Excellence

Advisory Group:

  • Jessica Hurley-Smith, Director of Capital and Facilities Planning, School of Medicine

  • Gay Perez, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life

  • Nancy Rivers, Senior Associate Athletics Director and Chief of Staff

  • Pat McCann, Chief Financial Officer, UVA Foundation

  • Melissa Clarke, Senior Financial Analyst

  • Kevin Fox, Administrator for Facilities Planning/Capital Development UVA Health

  • Penny Cabaniss, Assistant Vice President and Director of State Relations

  • Facilitators: Mary Brackett and Emily Dufrene, Organizational Excellence

Additional Information