Dir Engineering & Infrastruct

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Posting Details

• Posting Number: S14179P
• Working Title: DIR ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTUR
• Department: F&A-University Architects
• About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
  
  UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, with enrollment over 41,000 students.
• About the College/Unit/Department: The Office of University Architects (OUA) is responsible for the campus master plan, site design and architectural standards, GIS management of conditions, and coordination of major capital projects across UGA campuses.
• College/Unit/Department website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Posting Type: External
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Employment Type: Employee
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part time: Full Time
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; nights and weekend times as needed to fulfill position duties
• Advertised Salary: $92,000 + commensurate with experience
• Posting Date: 09/25/2025
• Open until filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
• EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. For accommodations, contact Central HR (hrweb).
• USG Core Values Statement: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details available at USG policy manual;
  Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in policy.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  F&A PM Pro-Construct III
• FLSA: Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Licensed engineer in the State of Georgia; 5-10 years' experience with higher education facilities including research
• Position Summary: The Director of Capital Engineering and Infrastructure provides engineering leadership for the Office of University Architects for planning, design, construction and warranty periods of facility building systems and infrastructure, including civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunication, and security systems. May supervise other OUA employees and collaborates with UGA departments, design professionals, and contractors.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Includes project management in higher education, design review, code compliance, safety, driving, MS Office, Bluebeam, communication, staff supervision, and knowledge of HVAC/BAS. Strong knowledge of engineering principles and building methods for renovations and new construction.
• Physical Demands: Visits to construction sites, confined spaces, elevated work, and occasional weekends/holidays; sedentary work at a computer.
• Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Credit and P-Card policy: Credit check required for positions with financial responsibilities; details on UGA credit background check.
• Background Investigation Policy: Offers contingent upon background investigation, qualifications verification, and possibly pre-employment drug test.

• Provides engineering leadership for planning, design, construction, and warranty of facility engineering systems and infrastructure for UGA facilities.
• Provides planning advice and budgeting information for campus infrastructure and building systems for UGA projects.
• Works with OUA project managers, consulting engineers, design professionals, and contractors across all project phases.
• Collaborates with Facilities Management Division, University Housing, Auxiliary Services, and other entities operating/maintaining facilities.
• Applies knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunication, and security systems to project-specific needs; considers performance, sustainability, maintainability, cost, and budgets.
• Reviews and maintains UGA design standards; administers and updates Standards biannually; ensures conformance with building codes and engineering principles.
• Reviews shop drawings, submittals, change orders, and design documents; supports value engineering as needed to meet budgets and schedules.
• Visits construction sites to monitor compliance; attends Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings as requested; leads training for facilities operations personnel for new/renovated facilities.
• Provides supervision of other…