Bucknell University Hiring for Associate Director, Utilities Maintenance at Pennsylvania, United States Full Time

Associate Director, Utilities Maintenance

Job No: 497192
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Facilities, Other

The Associate Director for Utilities Maintenance is responsible for
maintenance of campus utilities for a 3.0 million GSF, 150 plus
buildings, 550 acre campus. Responsibilities include independent
oversight of all campus utilities maintenance, including HVAC
systems and associated BAS (Building Automation System) and
controls systems, air compressors, chillers, boilers,
steam/condensate infrastructure, domestic water and fire protection
systems, and sanitary/storm sewer systems. Additionally, incumbent
has independent overall responsibility for the operation and
maintenance of the University’s over 40 elevators and other lifting
assets and a 942,000 gallon natatorium. This position reports to
the Director, Energy & Utilities.

This is a full time, year round, benefits eligible position.

Job Duties:

• Provides significant leadership with regards to utility
  infrastructure and major systems planning, and also serves as the
  primary engineering resource for the utilities group.
• Directly supervises the Plumbing Supervisor and HVAC Supervisor
  and works closely with the utilities staff to adequately maintain
  campus utility infrastructure and building utilities
  systems.
• Manages personnel related functions for Utilities maintenance
  staff, involving recruitment, supervision, performance evaluation
  administration, including development and submission of merit
  recommendations. Enforces work rules, rules of conduct, performance
  standards and University and department policies, procedures and
  regulations. Trains or directs training of personnel to develop
  their maximum effectiveness and potential, along with creating and
  implementing new facility programs. Conducts staff
  planning.
• Responsible for coordinating maintenance work requests and
  project details with faculty, staff, students, Facilities trades
  and contractors to ensure work is completed expeditiously and with
  high quality. Schedules and conducts meetings, communicating
  results and informing constituents of progress, schedules and other
  details.
• Designs and executes various HVAC and plumbing projects to meet
  customer or building requirements and code and University
  guidelines. Includes developing detailed estimates and schedules,
  creating construction drawings, specifying/sizing equipment,
  developing specifications as well as ordering parts, procuring and
  managing contractors and communicating status to meet
  timelines.
• Develops detailed estimates for materials, equipment and
  personnel necessary to properly complete a project or maintenance
  task. Coordinates cost estimates with budget to ensure projects are
  completed within funding allocations.
• Executes large utility infrastructure and building system
  driven projects including developing project scope, procuring
  engineering firm for design, reviewing design, procuring contractor
  and managing contractor through project execution. Includes
  managing construction contractor to meet budget and schedule.

• Coordinates the Facilities work order process for the Utilities
  areas, including collection of data, reporting, work order
  management and equipment tracking in CMMS system. Establishes
  predictive/preventive maintenance procedures and tracks/assesses
  their effectiveness.
• Develops, manages and implements long-range strategic
  initiatives related to assigned areas of responsibility.
  Participates in the annual capital project planning process,
  including gathering and consolidating requests from utilities staff
  and prioritizing utilities budgets within the Facilities Capital
  Budget.
• Prepares reports, specifications and contract documents for
  projects, large purchases and service contracts. Analyzes bids and
  recommends/approves contract awards using standard University
  purchase order and contract procedures.
• Supports the Planning Construction & Design group on large
  renovation and new construction projects by participating in design
  discussions/blueprint review, reviewing and/or providing equipment
  specifications and participating in inspection/commissioning
  efforts. Develops University standards for facilities equipment,
  materials, systems and standard operating procedures.
• Supports and promotes Bucknell’s sustainability and energy
  conservation efforts. Works closely with Campus Energy Manager to
  identify, analyze and quantify potential energy conservation ideas
  and designs and executes projects and repairs to improve the
  systems. Serves on President’s Sustainability Council and supports
  other related programs.
• Meets with staff, colleagues, peers and contractors to
  determine scope of work and scheduling restrictions. Coordinates
  plans/projects/shut downs with all departments and constituents to
  provide uninterrupted service to a myriad of customers.
• Adheres to OSHA standards, employing safe practices and
  following safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field,
  with a minimum five years of commercial/institutional experience in
  maintenance and/or design of HVAC/utilities systems; or an
  Associate’s degree in a related field with seven years relevant
  experience.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop teamwork, enhance performance,
  and resolve disputes
• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings and
  specifications for HVAC and other utilities systems.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets, budgets, drawings,
  specifications, contracts, memoranda, letters, etc. and read
  schematics and blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and manages resources
  to complete projects and implement solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated commitment
  to, and focus on, providing excellent customer service, timely/high
  quality service, and team-oriented management.
• Computer competency, including proficiency with spreadsheet
  analysis and word processing.
• Demonstrated commitment to social (diversity and
  inclusiveness), economic, and environmental
  sustainability.
• A valid driver’s license.

  Other Requirements:

• Position is classified as part of essential services.
  Individual is required to report to work even if the campus is
  closed or has a delayed opening/early closing due to
  emergency/exigent circumstances.
• Criminal background and driving record check, as well as post
  offer drug screening, are required as a condition of
  employment.

  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  

• Continuing education and/or certification in environmental,
  building codes, greening and sustainability and other related areas
  preferred. (i.e. LEED Certification)
• Experience managing facilities equipment, preventive
  maintenance programs and work orders through Computerized
  Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as TMA.
• Working knowledge of computer aided design software such as
  AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling software such as
  REVIT.

  
  Physical Demands:
  

• Must be able to travel through buildings and grounds throughout
  campus, including climbing stairs/ladders, walkways and enter/exit
  trenches, crawl spaces, confined.
• Must use proper safety equipment for hearing, head, eye, feet,
  hand and body protection.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25
  pounds.
• Position works indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to
  a wide range of environmental conditions, including heat, noise,
  dust, and dirt, and emergency situations.

  
  Work Type:
  This is a full time, year round, benefits eligible position.

  This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all
  candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of
  submission of the application.

  Salary Range:
  This is an exempt position with a hiring range of $86,500-108,125.
  The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate’s
  credentials compared to the qualifications of the position,
  internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

  Benefits:
  To learn more about Bucknell’s benefits, click
  here!

  To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497192/associate-director-utilities-maintenance

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