Assistant Director of Building Systems

1 week ago


Durham, United States Insight Global Full time

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Building Systems is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all activities required to operate, maintain and repair the electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems in the University facilities. The Assistant Director is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Critical Buildings and Systems to meet the life safety, reliability and efficiency goals by implementing and executing operation, maintenance and reliability best practices. The Assistant Director will report to the Executive Director for Building and Landscape Services and will assist with various administrative and management functions.

Must Haves:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 6 years of leadership experience and proven performance in a complex facilities & maintenance environment.
  • At least 5 years' experience managing corrective/preventative maintenance and repair operations, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work, including determining staffing, equipment and material/supply needs.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering building and system plans, diagrams and specifications.

Plusses:

  • Experience in a higher education setting or an environment with highly complex and critical building systems
  • Experience managing in a workplace governed by a collective bargaining agreement

Job Overview:

  • Provide integrated Building Systems services supporting the University campus including classrooms, research laboratories, vivariums, athletic centers, performing arts auditoriums, lecture halls, administration offices, housing, auxiliary buildings and parking decks.
  • Maintain awareness of advancing critical systems technology, innovations in energy efficiency, sustainable design and business practices which impact student and employee productivity, campus efficiency, and external perceptions of the University.
  • Build a strong working relationship with collective bargaining unit Local 465 leadership and staff to ensure no interruption of service. In conjunction with HR, participate in negotiations, grievance resolution and jurisdictional interpretations.
  • Participate in developing and implementing the Department's Safety Program that ensures work hazards are identified, appropriate safety procedures are written, and staff are knowledgeable and comply with all program requirements.
  • Develop and maintain integrated services with Utility and Engineering Services to ensure uninterrupted service to occupants and functions across the campus.
  • In conjunction with UES, establish and implement an effective program to proactively operate and maintain the high-performance buildings and critical systems.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement strategic plans and programs to improve efficiency, heighten performance and ensure the facility meets University regulations, and OSHA health and safety requirements.



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