Director, Utilities & Systems

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Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University of Miami has a great opportunity for a full time Director, Utilities & Systems for the Coral Gables Campus.

The Director, Utilities & Systems oversees the organization's energy usage , and develops and implements practices and procedures designed to reduce energy consumption , and improve efficiency of usage.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Researches alternative and renewable energy technologies and determines their feasibility and cost-effectiveness. 2. Prepares reports detailing energy costs, and areas of opportunity for cost reduction. 3. Manages department budget, expenditures, and job cost accounting processes. 4. Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, federal, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes. 5. Tracks industry trends and other market changes that impact energy efficiency. 6. Conducts energy audits and surveys, performance tests and investigations. 7. Writes energy policy, procedures and other related documents, devising strategies for reducing costs and environmental impact. 8. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required, Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles. • Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations. • Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan. • Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others. • Commitment to the University's core values.

Department Specific Functions

Business Title: Director of Utilities & Systems

This position is essential and considered a tier 1 position under the University Declared Emergency, Employee Responsibilities, and Compensation Policy.

This position will adhere to the University’s DIRRECT values (Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity & Teamwork) while always keeping the University’s mission in the forefront- “At the U, we transform lives through teaching, research, and service”.

Departmental Summary

The Director of Utilities & Systems will provide leadership for campus utility and building systems and l ead t he stra tegic planning of campus infrastructure. The Director will m anage the operation , maintenance, performance, and reliability of existing systems along with contributing to the design and co mmissioning of new construction. Additionally, this role plays a significant part in energy conservation , efficiency programs and reporting . The Director provides leadership for the functions and operations of multiple areas and is supported by dedicated managers and highly skilled technicians.

Departmental Functions

• Creates, implements and monitors preventive maintenance programs for utility infrastructure to include existing facilities and those under construction to ensure prolonged life and usefulness of operating equipment and facilities and to minimize breakdowns or failures of such equipment and facilities. • Monitors operational performance indicators, tracking progress against plans and directing adjustments , as necessary. • Direct s the wastewater compliance program to ensure local regulations are satisfied in a timely manner and that proper planning for future initiatives are considered and communicated. • Direct s the Fire & Life Safety Shop to ensure compliance with regulations and the proper operation, maintenance and planning of these systems which include fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems and emergency power stationary generators , and boilers . • Direct and lead the HVAC and building systems engineering teams with the goal to achieve reliable operations. • Provide engineering leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the chiller plant s, d istribution loops and metering systems. • Provide engineering leadership in developing and maintaining a campus wide energy conservation plan to address sustainable policies and systems, conservation technologies, consumption efficiencies, and renewable energy. • Liaison and communicate expectations and required standards with project managers, architects, engineers and others in planning for new construction and renovation projects to ensure new facilities are maintainable in an efficient and cost effective manner. • Plays a leading role during emergency response, while supporting division leadership in the absence of the Executive Director, and in ensuring all priority initiatives are completed in a timely manner. • Establish contingency plans for furnishing utilities in case of a catastrophic failure. • Initiate work scope for replacement, upgrading or expansion of equipment and distribution systems . • Identify and submit the annual requests for replacement or renewals along with capital request needs based on the campus condition assessment. • Develops and maintains a well-disciplined and well-adjusted work force of capable, motivated employees; initiates corrective disciplinary measures, as necessary, under the guidance of Human Resources. • Assign specific duties to subordinate employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classification; holding them accountable for the satisfactory and timely performance of such duties. • Directs and develops staff through the use of technical assistance, effective coaching, performance measurement and mentoring. • Interpret, and enforce work rules, rules of conduct, performance standards, University and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, etc., among assigned employees. • Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers and others in the planning for new construction and renovation projects to ensure that new facilities are maintainable in a cost effective manner which align with the department's facility standards and expectations. • Makes recommen dations for utility improvements and expansion. Reviews consulting engineers reports and designs for utilities on campus and makes recommendations for improvements. • The Director is responsible for ensuring the department operates with trust, respect and loyalty at all levels. • The Director is responsible for ensuring the team has a clear focus on the top three priorities for the department - service, people and quality. • Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet the goals and objectives of the department, division and University.

Departmental Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience. Master’s Degree or professional designation preferred. • Ten (10) or more year’s progressive managem ent experience in the operation, maintenance and management of complex utility and building systems. • Overall knowledge of utility operations, chilled water generation and distribution systems, life - safety systems, and energy performance monitoring . • Able to develop strategy and contribute viewpoints to department leadership on operational plans. • Skilled in problem solving, analysis, and able to make complex decisions to meet departmental objectives. • Able to build positive relationships and connect with a variety of audiences.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

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