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General Administration & Management
Planning, Design & Construction
Director, Capital Projects
Western University
Assistant Director, Maintenance Services
University of Mary Washington
The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Assistant Director of Maintenance Services. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Director include, but are not limited to:
- Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of both in-house and contracted work.
- Conducts inspections of new construction and maintenance activities.
- Performs comprehensive inspections of all UMW facilities and buildings.
- Supports the development and maintenance of the Facilities asset inventory.
Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of local and state codes applicable to construction and maintenance.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
- Skilled in coordinating and scheduling projects and repairs with contractors and multiple trade shops.
- Capable of developing construction, repair, and remodel plans, including accurate cost estimates for labor and materials.
- Knowledgeable in safety requirements, including working from elevated workstations (e.g., ladders, scaffolds), accessing confined spaces, and meeting necessary medical certifications.
Contact for more information:
Alan Hunter, FMP
Director of Maintenance Services
Facilities Services
University of Mary Washington
540-654-2023
OPS Director: Operations
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
JOB SUMMARY
Oversees planning, implementation, and evaluation of school physical plant operations, including, but not limited to, energy and environmental systems, regulatory compliance, custodial and facility engineering services, utility management, logistics, vehicle maintenance, waste management, pest control, and school-based preventive maintenance tasks. A key focus of the role is on personnel leadership—ensuring staff are effectively trained, supported, and empowered to uphold high standards of service delivery and operational efficiency across all areas.
Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Emergencies
- Inclement weather conditions
- Outside of normal business hours
- Summer hours
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs the management of custodial, operations preventative maintenance, and facility engineering services, ensuring continuous and seamless building operations through effective oversight, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Directs the management of warehouse operations and the school’s vehicle fleet, overseeing inventory control, asset tracking, vehicle maintenance schedules, and compliance with transportation regulations to ensure resource availability and operational efficiency across all sites.
- Develops and implements strategies for optimizing energy consumption and utility management across the district, including monitoring usage, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, and promoting sustainability initiatives to reduce costs and environmental impact.
- Oversees the Environmental Health and Safety Office, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, the development and implementation of safety programs, and the promotion of a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors across all facilities. In addition, this positions maintains communication with relevant governmental agencies, including environmental organizations, occupational safety and health agencies, as well as county and health departments.
- Develops and executes both long-term and short-term objectives aligned with departmental and institutional goals.
- Prepares and manages the Operations Department's annual budget.
- Effectively and efficiently addresses personnel management matters for both union and non-union employees, ensuring fair resolution of issues, adherence to labor agreements, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Collaborates with Facility Division management to implement Operations and Maintenance programs for schools in accordance with industry standards.
- Implements best practices to improve departmental performance, communicates transparently with stakeholders, and supports staff development by providing ongoing training opportunities, ensuring operational and reputational excellence are consistently maintained.
- Manages and responds rapidly to school and weather-related emergencies—including snow removal, flooding, property damage, and alarms—ensuring swift resolution and safeguarding both facility operations and the well-being of all occupants.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
Link to additional information and to apply: https://aacps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=30826
Managing Director, Facilities Development & Engineering and University Architect
Western University
Mechanical Engineer
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Mechanical Engineer serves the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus by acting as the steward of the Building Automations, HVAC, Plumbing, and Energy systems. The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in the university by developing novel ideas for realistic designs and maintenance plans in Mechanical Engineering for the Facilities Management department. They will also oversee the HVAC and Building Automation System shops.
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for managing and developing strong professional relationships by providing professional design, planning, and construction services to the administration, faculty, staff, and 3rd-party contractors. The person in this position must be able to manage and coordinate multiple projects and assignments of various scopes and sizes in a timely manner. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboration with other engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, government, directors and craft foremen; compile and summarize information for future policies reporting needs, presentations, planning facility renovations, access to prints and drawing and prepare correspondence, periodic or special reports related to assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of the team or agency goals, objectives, and activities. Examples of these activities include:
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Serve as the primary source of Mechanical Engineering Design & Analysis for campus.
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Direct and supervise HVAC and Building Automation staff in hi-level planning, maintenance, and problem-solving strategies.
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Work with faculty and the facilities management community to conceptualize and design systems, assemblies and parts to meet challenging one-of-a-kind requirements.
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Provide solutions for environmental sustainability by conserving energy and water without compromising function and comfort.
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Provide recommendation to leadership in the execution of improvement activities and engage in joint design optimization (e.g., feasibility of design, engineering, and fabrication concepts; use of alternative engineering approaches).
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Carry out reviews of campus mechanical systems to ensure safety, quality and functionality.
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Evaluate campus equipment’s overall performance, reliability, and safety.
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Alter and modify designs to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions.
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Support and maintain campus standards for design and construction; ensuring code compliance; guiding and validating projects from inception to completion.
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Specify and procure commercial mechanical materials, parts and assemblies.
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Develop and implement plans for engineering-related work, including management of timeline, budget, and schedule of deliverables.
The schedule is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Due to the nature of this position, work on weekends and extended work hours may be required to meet the operational needs of the University. Requires the ability to respond 24/7 for consultation on University emergencies and to provide direction and oversight for corrective actions by staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and A minimum of three years' experience in a similar or more advanced role. Must have working knowledge of HVAC, Building Automation, codes and regulations. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Project Approval Manager and Staff Architect
Colorado State University
The position will manage the Capital Design and Construction project approval process and function as a staff architect with the following duties:
Working with the University Architect, develop conceptual design, project program plans and project development plans for approved projects. Work may include developing associated bridging documents for select design-build lump sum projects and preparing graphics for ongoing campus communications. The position will Coordinate and Prepare Colorado State University project approval documents to the CSU Board of Governors, State of Colorado and Office of the State Architect.
The successful candidate will serve as the university resource and central administration liaison for the approval process and legislative updates, monitor legislative changes that may impact capital design and construction and develop Building Audits to inform Capital Renewal Requests when prioritized for the CCBR.
With project progression through the development process, the position participates in the project procurement process as a selection committee member, design meetings and conducts drawing reviews with associated comments captured in Bluebeam Revu for all active large capital building projects, may prepare and manage construction document preparation for internally developed projects. The position will oversee Historic Building Registry, administer the Historic Review Board and Design Review Committee and coordinate with the CSU Building Department and advise on adherence to the CSU Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Standards through the contract document review process.
For complete job description and instruction on how to apply, please click on this link: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/164830.
CSU is an EO employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.