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Job Express: Week of November 4, 2024

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Energy & Utilities

Planning, Design & Construction


Special Assistant to the President for Facilities Construction
Tuskegee University

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

Tuskegee University invites nominations and applications for the position of Special Assistant to the President for Facilities and Construction. The University seeks an experienced manager and leader to serve as the chief facilities officer and who understands all aspects of construction project management, contracts administration, and facilities management and renovation. Reporting to the President and serving as a member of his cabinet, the Special Assistant will oversee the work of architects, engineers, construction companies, Tuskegee staff, and others engaged in managing the University’s real estate assets and construction projects. The Special Assistant will execute a comprehensive initiative to review, revamp, improve upon, and optimize internal processes for overseeing facilities management and new construction and renovation projects.

Tuskegee is a family of more than 300 faculty, 490 staff and over 3,100, students, located in Tuskegee, Alabama. Founded in 1881, the university is rooted in a history of successfully educating African Americans to understand themselves and their society against the background of their total cultural heritage and the promise of their individual and collective future. Tuskegee is recognized as the #1 Institution for Top Performers in Social Mobility and tied for the #3 HBCU in the country by U.S. News and World Report, as the nation’s top producer of African American aerospace science engineers, African American Ph.D. holders in material science and engineering, and the producer of more African American general officers in the military than any other institution. Tuskegee is the only historically black college or university with a fully accredited College of Veterinary Medicine that offers a doctoral degree, and it produces over 75% of the African American veterinarians in the world. The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) has a rich renowned history, and the campus has been declared a National Historic Landmark.

The Special Assistant to the President for Facilities and Construction will oversee all construction operations, communicate effectively with major stakeholders, and provide proactive leadership commensurate with the significant scope and scale of this role. The Special Assistant will actively engage in procurement processes, budgetary and fiscal management, capital planning, quality assurance, and vendor management. The Special Assistant will assess the internal infrastructure and create an organizational structure that enhances the expertise of the staff serving in designated roles and promotes an environment of excellence and adherence to best practices. The Special Assistant will possess the business acumen needed to assess and evaluate the adequacy of proposed plans; modify plans and specifications; develop cost estimates; present construction project progress updates to the President, board members, and cabinet members; identify and avert potential issues and challenges; contribute technical expertise in project design, evaluate accuracy of cost calculations; and prepare financial projections and work schedules in collaboration with project managers.

The official position profile for the Special Assistant to the President for Facilities and Construction is forthcoming. Nominations and confidential conversations with promising candidates will begin immediately. To apply for this role, please submit a letter of interest and resume through our talent profile system: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21591

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or similar, state-approved license, demonstrated experience as a construction engineer in the relevant field of specialization, advanced proficiency in construction management software and other credentials related to the work are all expected qualifications. The ideal candidate must be self-directed, self-motivated, with impeccable diplomacy skills and the ability to work with various stakeholders on and off campus, and able to work both independently and as part of a team and have experience directing multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work as needed on various construction sites outside of business hours.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Christopher D. Lee, Ph.D., Managing Director
Euris Belle, Managing Director
Jeffrey Alston, EdD, Senior Associate
tu_facilitiesconstruction@storbecksearch.com

Tuskegee University encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Zone 4 Manager
Vanderbilt University

The Zone Manager is part of Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) and is a manager directly responsible for managing and coordinating the operational and administrative functions for specific facilities of an organizational area of Facilities. This position will supervise staff and supervisors, coordinate projects, direct staff functions and develop policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities will include developing programs, procedures, etc., for cost containment and space assessment, and monitor facility(ies) budget. The Zone Manger will also. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Facilities, this role will coordinate intra- and inter-departmental facility services

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

  • Manage administrative activities of the department to include organization, work assignments, staffing level recommendations, recruitment, discipline, union contract and departmental compliance.
  • Identify department training needs, securing training resources, implementation of training programs.
  • Oversee compliance to all local codes, Southern Building Codes, Life Safety Codes, NFPA, OSHA, and TOSHA standards. This compliance effort includes but is not limited to employee training in the areas listed above, and enforcement of these standards within the manager's area of responsibility.
  • Prevent excessive deferred maintenance backlogs through continuous life-cycle analysis of equipment. Evaluating and recommending to Administration options such as repair, replace, etc.
  • Assist with the design and planning of new buildings and renovation of existing spaces. This function includes, but is not limited to (1) advising planning staff with regards to preferred equipment types, manufacturers etc., (2) advising engineering staff concerning best design practices within particular building envelopes, and (3) assisting planning staff in value engineering decisions for the purposes of cost control and energy savings.
  • Participate in department-wide strategic planning, manage operating expenditures, and make budget recommendations for the manager's area of responsibility.


 Education and Certifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
  • Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records

Experience and Skills:

  • At least 8 years of experience is necessary.
  • Experience/ background in plumbing, electrical, or heating and air is necessary.
  • Previous supervisory experience is required.
  • Working in Higher Ed is highly preferred.
  • Environmental EPA, NPDES and Title V Regulatory Compliance experience is necessary.
  • Cogen / Chiller Plant Operation and Maintenance experience is necessary.
  • Experience in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing position is necessary.

Please apply online:

https://ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/10006054?keyword=10006054&mode=location

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Boiler Operator (Utilities Mechanic)
North Carolina A&T State University

Boiler Operator (Utilities Mechanic)

T.E. Neal Heating Plant, 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday

ALL CANDIDATES MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR SITE TO BE CONSIDERED!

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/34896

Operate and maintain boilers supplying steam for the campus; make rounds of the steam plant at regular intervals; read gauges; adjust equipment consumption meters; make routine tests of H20 to determine that it conforms to established standards of institutional use; maintain H2O treatment equipment as required.

Responsibilities:

Boiler Maintenance and Repair:

  • Periodically checks on the boilers located at the farm.
  • Ensures that the quantity and quality of steam is sufficient to satisfy to satisfy air compressor is adequate for proper operation of the pneumatic controls.
  • Ensures that the quantity of air for combustion is adequate on boiler(s} to prevent unburned combustibles.
  • Cleans and descales boiler(s) as determined by plant supervisor.

Chemicals:

  • Completes one chemical analysis test on condensate H2O, boiler H2O, H2O softener per shift.
  • Distributes chemicals into chemical feed units based upon readings from H2O analysis test.
  • Take hourly readings & records findings in log book for: equipment gauges, motors, pumps, chemical tanks, fuel oil tanks, D.A. tank, condensate tanks, I.D. fans, and conditions inside dike wall.

Additional Duties:

Conducting shift change checks: Inspecting equipment, valves, and controls to ensure everything is in working order before turning over operations to next shift lead.

Monitoring operations: Regularly checking gauges, meters, and control panels to ensure the boiler is operating within safe parameters.

Performing routine maintenance: Carrying out tasks such as lubricating equipment, and replacing worn or damaged parts as needed. (additional cost may be acquired based on customer’s approval)

Conducting water treatment tests: Testing boiler water for pH levels, dissolved solids, and other parameters to ensure proper water chemistry and prevent corrosion and scaling.

Recording data: Keeping accurate records of boiler operations, including temperatures, pressures, and maintenance activities. (Hourly logs to be sent via email to VBMI & Customer)

Responding to alarms and abnormalities: Taking prompt action to address any alarms or unusual readings, such as adjusting controls, shutting down equipment if necessary, or calling for assistance.

Ensuring safety compliance: Following all safety protocols and regulations, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and conducting safety inspections as required.

Communicating with supervisors and other team members: Reporting any issues or concerns, coordinating maintenance activities, and sharing important information related to boiler operations.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

PTO & LEAVE

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • 12 Paid Holidays

HEALTH

  • Health Benefits
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

RETIREMENT

  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

PERKS

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Access & Discount to Campus Recreation Center
    • Fitness Assessments
    • Fitness Classes
    • Gaming (Intramural Sports)
    • Exercise/Fitness Challenges
    • Recorded Group Classes
    • Aggies DO Fitness "Right"(Instructional)
    • Now You Know (Information Forum)
    • Let's Talk Wellness (Interviews, Tips, and Conversations)
  • University Bookstore Discount

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Electrical Shop Manager
Wheaton College

Be part of something bigger at Wheaton College! Join a dynamic, collaborative team of facilities professionals who not only take pride in their work but also in supporting one another. At Wheaton, where over 2,900 undergraduate and graduate students thrive, every staff and faculty member plays an essential role in shaping a transformative, faith-driven academic community. Your work will directly contribute to an environment where students can grow, learn, and make a lasting impact. If you're passionate about excellence and being part of a mission-focused team, this is the place for you!

The Electrical Manager is responsible for all electrical maintenance and repair at Wheaton College including the 4160V electrical grid, electrical distribution, building electrical, fire alarms and ancillary systems. Responsibilities include supervision of the Electrical Shop and the electrical trade personnel, oversight of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, reactive maintenance, and electrical review and support for campus construction projects. The Electrical Manager has oversight for compensation and operating budgets as well as an annual facilities-renewal projects budget. Reports to the Director of Construction and Maintenance.

Click here to apply.

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Senior Electrical Engineer, Dartmouth Engineering and Utilities Group, Hanover, NH
Dartmouth College

Full time, exempt (non-union), hybrid (combined on campus and remote work)

Hiring Salary Range:  Competitive – please enquire

This position plays a key role in Dartmouth’s Decarbonization Program https://decarbonization.dartmouth.edu/, which is a multi-year design and construction program to transition Dartmouth’s heating systems from burning oil to heat our campus to utilizing electricity-driven heat pump/ geo-exchange systems to heat our campus. Dartmouth’s President Beilock has committed to spending over $500 million on this effort over the next five years to help meet Dartmouth’s carbon reduction goal of 60% reduction by 2030. Our decarbonization plan includes utilizing low-carbon, renewable energy and smart grid technologies to decarbonize and improve the resiliency of our campus electrical infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or architectural engineering technology, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ten plus years of supervised electrical design and drafting with an MEP consulting firm, or the equivalent.
  • Registered Professional Electrical Engineer in New Hampshire, or the ability to become registered in New Hampshire within one year.
  • Familiarity with all aspects of low voltage (480 V or less) electrical design, including calculations and field experience. Experience with fire alarm and network communications systems a plus. Experience with higher voltage (4160 V to 13.2 kV) systems a plus.
  • Experience with energy efficient lighting and electrical system design and control strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems associated with the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Dartmouth College is located in the upper Connecticut River Valley, on the border between New Hampshire and Vermont.

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Executive Director of Space and Facilities Management, UNLV Health/Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Executive Director of Space and Facilities Management, UNLV Health/Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0144913]
 
ROLE of the POSITION
The Executive Director of Facilities and Space Planning is responsible for the UNLV School of Medicine (SOM) and UNLV Health (practice plan) facilities planning, space allocation, maintenance, capital projects, facility security, sustainability initiatives, safety standards, and collaborative efforts with external stakeholders related to the same on behalf of the Dean of the School of Medicine and the CEO of UNLV Health. This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for space and facilities activities to develop and implement strategic space plans to address emerging and ongoing SOM, UNLV Health, and Academic Health Center (AHC) initiatives. The individual ensures that the physical environment of the SOM and UNLV Health supports those institutions’ respective educational, research, clinical, and administrative objectives. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the organization's physical infrastructure. The role includes ensuring adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, QUAD A certifications, and CLIA lab standards, providing a high level of oversight across all relevant regulatory and accreditation bodies. This position ensures that clinical and research facilities are maintained to the highest standards of operational efficiency, safety, and patient care support.
 
This role also fosters strong relationships with the community and donors, ensuring alignment of facilities and space projects with institutional goals and public engagement while working collaboratively with multi-faceted communications in order to efficiently and effectively manage resources, expertise and services to successfully manage a complex teaching, clinical, and research operation. The Executive Director plays a key leadership role as a representative for School of Medicine, UNLV Health, and the AHC, in building and maintaining effective working relationships with other areas, such as other UNLV departments, vendors, donors, and the community to ensure seamless shared services are provided to our students, patients and staff. The position is a very complex position for the School, the practice plan, and AHC. It is a combined role of space analysis and planning, and the facilities and operations. The position manages both the facility and space, security, and physical operations of both the school and practice plan sites. The position also supervises employees who support both UNLV and UNLV Health, and oversees outside contracts for facility and space management. This position has direct involvement in developing and managing the physical environment and future growth strategy for the SOM, UNLV Health, and the AHC.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor's degree 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 Minimum seven (7) years full-time experience, three (3) years experience in direct supervision, clinical facility maintenance and operations required and five (5) years of management experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
 
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
 
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
  • Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
  • No state income tax
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
 
PERKS
  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs
  • Connect with colleagues with shared interests
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • UNLV athletics ticket discounts
  • Statewide employee purchase program discounts
  • RebelCard discounts on and off campus
  • Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
  • A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
  • Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
 
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
 
Materials should be addressed to Associate Dean for Finance and Facilities, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV / CFO UNLV Health, Ron Bates, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV SOM Human Resources at hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu.
Please apply using the following link: Click Here to Apply.
 
EEO/AA STATEMENT
EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer

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University Architect
University of Northern Iowa

University Architect

Facilities Management

Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall aesthetics of the campus and university facilities; develops long-range facilities master plan; plans and develops capital projects; leads the selection process of design professionals for capital projects; coordinates the approval of capital projects through the internal and external committees of the university, the Board of Regents, and State of Iowa; provides direction and leadership to design personnel; oversees and administers space assignments; and provides the basic design skills and knowledge of the physical, visual, and legal requirements related to design and construction of buildings.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in architecture; at least seven years of experience in general architecture; professional registration as an architect in the state of Iowa or ability to obtain licensure within six months; experience in budget management and capital project planning; experience with sustainable and accessible design and construction standards; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; and excellent oral and written communication skills required. Master's degree; knowledge of higher education and facility/planning needs of a comprehensive university; demonstrated customer service orientation; and experience in development of capital project budget estimates and design/construction schedules preferred.

Cover letter and resume required when applying.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 12/2/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.

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