Director, Energy and Infrastructure Maintenance
Core
Provides leadership and operational oversight for the University of Waterloo's Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC building infrastructure teams, ensuring safe and reliable day-to-day operations while managing energy management and storm water programs.
Role type
Director, Energy and Infrastructure Maintenance
Builds
Campus utility infrastructure operations, energy conservation initiatives, and long-term renewal plans for district energy and electrical systems.
Domain
Higher Education Facilities Management / Energy Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning for utility infrastructure, energy management program leadership, capital renewal planning, budget management, team leadership, regulatory compliance, stakeholder collaboration, risk assessment, financial forecasting, union relations
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in engineering/business, experience in large institutional environments (post-secondary/healthcare/public sector), familiarity with facilities management systems like ARCHIBUS
Technologies
District energy systems, electrical distribution, utility supply systems, ARCHIBUS
Responsibilities
Lead the Deferred Capital Renewal plan for energy utility and building systems; Establish long-term strategies for campus energy infrastructure capacity and resilience; Direct the development of long-range infrastructure investment plans; Lead the University's Energy Management program to improve efficiency and reduce consumption; Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on utility infrastructure requirements; Oversee performance planning and recruitment for the Energy Management team; Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations for utilities operations.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational oversight
