University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Facilities Management/Central Utility Plant

Job Title: Assistant Director, Central Utility Plant

Position #: 00845775 Requisition #: 39180

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director is fully responsible for efficient, cost-effective and seamless Central Utility Plant (CUP) maintenance and operations functions.  The Central Utility Plant produces and distributes thermal energy (steam & chilled water) to buildings at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, including university buildings, UC-Health, and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Steam and chilled water service is provided 24 hour, 7-day per week basis, used for comfort air conditioning and heating, and service processes.

The Assistant Director provides direct management and supervisory responsibility for the Central Utility Plant (CUP) Auxiliary and is responsible for the multiple mechanical, electrical and technical functions within this facility. The Assistant Director provides administration and oversight for multiple programs requiring implementation, refinement, and/or development. These programs address engineering support for campus building, maintenance and operations, support of regulatory compliance needs associated with emission permits and storm water permits for Central Utility Plant equipment, and annual identification of deferred maintenance and capital planning needs for the Central Utility Plant.

Provides leadership and support for:

Central Utility Plant Building Operations and Maintenance

• This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and supervision for the daily operations and maintenance for the Central Utility Plant and all strategic planning initiatives.

Anschutz Campus building maintenance and operations

• Coordinates directly with the Assistant/Associate Director for Building Maintenance and Operations for the Anschutz campus.  This includes collaboration and coordination when CUP chilled water/steam supply to the Anschutz campus is impacted, and investigation and repairs need to be conducted and analyzed on a per building basis. 

• Ensure organizational structures, staffing plans, and operating standards are optimized to meet University-wide needs and goals

Facilities Projects

• Coordinates as needed with the Associate Director for Facilities Projects regarding specific projects taking place within the CUP.  This position will also coordinate with the Director of Facilities Projects and the Executive Director for Building Maintenance and Operations regarding specific facilities projects impacting the steam distribution system and/or chilled water loop, and all funding discussions for all Facilities/CUP projects.

Finance and Administration

• Provides long-range planning of program goals and objectives, recommends and provides discussions regarding allocated resource needs in both fiscal and human resource circumstance, and establishes guidelines for program implementation.

• Provide analytical recommendations in cost studies, cost modeling, rate analyses and staffing levels to ensure efficient Central Utility Plant operation.

• Ensure fiscal compliance