Assistant Director Plant & Utilities - Facilities Management

Assistant Director, Central Plant & Utilities Job Summary

Provides mechanical design and construction document review for new construction and renovations, utility projects relating to Central Plant, and campus infrastructure. Assists in the preparation of official solicitation documents, which include writing complex statements of work, specifications for in-house work, and equipment repairs and/or upgrades. Project Management of primarily MEP projects. Prepares utility cost analysis and utilization reports. Conducts bid reviews and recommends award.

Oversees and coordinates testing, acceptance and inspection of HVAC equipment and assures compliance with specifications and cost controls. Recommends and directs implementation of solutions and initiatives to provide strategic operations. Supervises the Denton Campus Central Plant and coordinates building, environmental, energy reduction, and operation strategies with Houston and Dallas campuses. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.

The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Reports to:

Director, Physical Plant

Supervises:
Denton Campus Central Plant personnel

• Assists in long range planning for the physical development of University's utility infrastructure and environmental control systems.
• Assists in managing phases of project development and implementation relating to HVAC systems and controls.
• Participates in developing designs and/or technical data from customer specifications while assuring that various codes and University requirements are met.
• Establishes criteria and/or standards for the design and development of environmental comfort and automation control systems, assuring compatibility with existing engineered features and quality.
• Coordinates, supervises, and reviews work of consultants engaged to serve the University relative to the development of Central Plant Utilities, building HVAC, and automation systems.
• Assists in preparing project budgets and maintains approved budgets through completion of the project.
• Oversees the operation of the Denton Campus Central Utilities Plant and building HVAC systems and advises management on coordinated monitoring of all campus locations.
• Establishes employee work schedules, conducts performance reviews, and assures adherence to safety protocols.
• Establishes goals and objectives for testing of software and hardware design.
• Establishes protocols for maintenance of control and automation systems, including installation, discontinuance, diagnosis and emergency repairs.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

• Performs other duties as requested.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, cost estimating and control skills.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or environmental control systems troubleshooting, programming and modeling skills.
• Knowledge relating to HVAC equipment, systems, and central utility plant operations.
• Ability to work within documents, preparation/development of contracts, and requests for proposal or specification.
• Requires strong analytical, interpersonal, writing and critical thinking skills.
• PC and software skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of complex and detailed technical contract language, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of building automation, energy management, and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of startup/troubleshooting commercial packaged HVAC systems.
• Ability to talk with experienced field personnel through troubleshooting and installation issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professionalism in customer relations a must.
• Ability to respond to emergency…