Asst Director, Facilities, LLE

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Job Location (Full Address):

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 115

Compensation Range:

$96,860.00 - $145,290.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Facilities provides leadership, operational oversight, and strategic management of the facility infrastructure for the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE), a 300,000+ square foot advanced research complex supporting high-intensity laser fusion operations and scientific research.

Reporting directly to the Administrative Director, the Assistant Director of Facilities manages personnel, equipment, and infrastructure required to maintain the stringent environmental conditions necessary for precision laser operations in a world-class laser facility. The position ensures continuous operational readiness of all mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems while overseeing facility personnel, contractors, budgets, and capital infrastructure projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilities Operations and Infrastructure

• Maintain operational readiness of all mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems supporting a 300,000+ sq. ft. research facility operating 24/7/365.
• Ensure the stringent environmental conditions required for high-intensity laser fusion operations are maintained within the laser bays and throughout laboratory areas.
• Prioritize and coordinate operations and maintenance (O&M) service and repairs for mechanical and electrical systems and building infrastructure.
• Monitor facility systems and alarms using the Building Management System (BMS) with working operator-level knowledge of environmental monitoring and control systems.
• Ensure all planned work and facility operations comply with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Serve as primary liaison between LLE Facilities and University of Rochester departments

Strategic Planning and Project Management

• Serve as Senior Facilities Project Manager responsible for managing both large and small infrastructure projects including building expansions.
• Act as the primary facilities contact for internal LLE divisions.
• Manage design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of facilities construction and laboratory modifications.
• Provide long-term planning, modernization, engineering oversight, and management of critical infrastructure upgrades including but not limited to:
• Process chiller, cooling tower and piping, boiler, diesel generator and fuel system, HVAC system, medium-voltage electrical substations, automatic transfer switches, roofing
• Utilize AutoCAD to update and modify building drawings supporting facilities planning and project execution.

Personnel Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for mid-level managers, supervisors, trades foremen, and more than 25 union trades personnel and contractors.
• Direct personnel responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Manage LLE facilities personnel and equipment assets to support research and operational requirements.
• Foster team collaboration, workforce development, and strong safety practices within the facilities organization.
• Manage a diverse workforce including mechanics, electricians, custodial personnel, and contracted service providers.

Budget and Resource Management

• Manage the annual Operations and Maintenance budget exceeding $9 million.
• Prepare and submit annual capital budget projections for future facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Plan equipment lifecycle replacement st