Assistant Director Central Plant & Utilities - Facilities Management

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Assistant Director, Central Plant & Utilities

JOB SUMMARY 

Provides mechanical design and construction document review for new construction and renovations, utility projects relating to Central Plant, and campus infrastructure. Assists in the preparation of official solicitation documents, which include writing complex statements of work, specifications for in-house work, and equipment repairs and/or upgrades. Project Management of primarily MEP projects. Prepares utility cost analysis and utilization reports. Conducts bid reviews and recommends award. Oversees and coordinates testing, acceptance and inspection of HVAC equipment and assures compliance with specifications and cost controls. Recommends and directs implementation of solutions and initiatives to provide strategic operations. Supervises the Denton Campus Central Plant and coordinates building, environmental, energy reduction, and operation strategies with Houston and Dallas campuses. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Director, Physical Plant 

Supervises:     Denton Campus Central Plant personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:                                                                                                              

• Assists in long range planning for the physical development of University’s utility infrastructure and environmental control systems.
• Assists in managing phases of project development and implementation relating to HVAC systems and controls.
• Participates in developing designs and/or technical data from customer specifications while assuring that various codes and University requirements are met.
• Establishes criteria and/or standards for the design and development of environmental comfort and automation control systems, assuring compatibility with existing engineered features and quality.
• Coordinates, supervises, and reviews work of consultants engaged to serve the University relative to the development of Central Plant Utilities, building HVAC, and automation systems.
• Assists in preparing project budgets and maintains approved budgets through completion of the project.
• Oversees the operation of the Denton Campus Central Utilities Plant and building HVAC systems and advises management on coordinated monitoring of all campus locations.
• Establishes employee work schedules, conducts performance reviews, and assures adherence to safety protocols.
• Establishes goals and objectives for testing of software and hardware design.
• Establishes protocols for maintenance of control and automation systems, including installation, discontinuance, diagnosis and emergency repairs.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s degree required. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, specific certifications and licenses preferred. 

EXPERIENCE

Four years of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems operations, design, or construction management experience. Experience in scope of work, specifications, and proposal preparation, interpretation, and implementation.  Four years of supervisory experience.

REQUIREMENTS 

Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas and a safe driving record such as required by the university for Driver’s Authorization. 

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, cost estimating and control skills.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or environmental control systems troubleshooting, progr