Associate Director, Electrical Systems & Projects

Position Title:

Associate Director, Electrical Systems & Projects

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Geiger Facilities Building

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

The Associate Director, Electrical Systems & Projects oversees all electrical, electronics, and life safety systems for a 3.0 million GSF campus with over 150 buildings across 550 acres. Key responsibilities include providing electrical engineering support for new construction and renovations, specifying equipment, and prioritizing capital projects within the Facilities Capital Budget. The position also involves developing and managing project budgets and preventive maintenance programs, as well as overseeing electrical staff and contractors.

Job Duties:

Essential Functions

Project Management & Design | 60%

• Serve as the primary technical resource for electrical and life safety systems.

• Assist the Planning, Design and Construction (PD&C) group in large renovations and new construction projects.

• Manage electrical-focused projects, including estimating, scheduling, and contractor management to meet customer or building requirements, as well as code and University guidelines.

• Design electrical systems and life safety systems for smaller renovations and equipment replacement.

• Coordinate plans, projects, and shutdowns across all university departments.

• Prepare reports, specifications, and contract documents for projects and large electrical purchases.

• Analyze bids and recommend or approve contract awards utilizing standard University purchase order and contract procedures.

Talent Management | 15%

• Oversee recruitment, supervision, and performance evaluations for Electrical Shop staff.

• Train personnel on safe work practices and enhance their effectiveness.

• Conduct staff planning and implement new facility programs.

• Ensure adherence to work rules, conduct standards, and university and departmental policies and procedures.

Maintenance and Operations | 15%

• Utilize the CMMS to manage work orders and preventive maintenance.

• Review and analyze completed work orders for timeliness and accuracy.

• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance procedures for electrical equipment, and monitor and evaluate their effectiveness.

• Create and analyze reports using the CMMS system to support decisions regarding equipment repair and replacement.

Sustainability and Energy Conservation | 10%

• Support Bucknell University sustainability and energy conservation initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Campus Energy Manager and Director of Sustainability to identify, analyze, and quantify energy conservation opportunities, and implement projects and repairs to enhance systems.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned in support of University program and department planning and in the establishment of department goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus five years of recent experience in electrical engineering, design, construction, preventive maintenance, and life safety systems, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory role.

• Alternatively, an Associate’s degree or certification in Electrical Engineering or a related field with seven years of relevant experience, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory role.

• Knowledge of current NEC and NFPA codes.

• Skilled in reading and creating engineering drawings and specifications for electrical and life safety systems.

• Proficient in computer applications, including spreadsheet and word processing software.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Successful completion of a background check, conducted upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Continuing education in NEC and NFPA codes, addressable life safety systems, and other related areas.

• Experience managing facilities equipment, preventive mainten