Assistant Director Facilities Engineering - Enterprise Physical Operations
Core
Strategic leadership and operational oversight for engineering services, utilities, infrastructure reliability, regulatory compliance, asset management, and capital planning across a 28 million-square-foot university campus.
Role type
Senior IC facilities engineering manager (physical operations)
Builds
Safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, steam/chilled water, fire protection, elevators, and building automation systems.
Domain
Higher Education / Physical Infrastructure & Utilities
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Infrastructure reliability management, capital planning, asset lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, root-cause analysis, emergency response coordination, budget management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, energy conservation strategies
Preferred skills
Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience in research laboratory facilities
Technologies
Building automation systems, HVAC systems, electrical distribution systems, plumbing systems, fire protection systems, steam and chilled water systems
Responsibilities
Direct operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility distribution systems; lead managers and technicians to develop infrastructure strategies; prioritize asset replacement and lifecycle investment strategies; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local building and safety regulations; develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets; partner with university leadership and external stakeholders on strategic planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
