Director of Facilities Engineering; Project Management Specialist III

Position: Director of Facilities Engineering (Project Management Specialist III)
Description of Job Duty:

The overall purpose of this job is to provide in-house engineering support for building systems on behalf of the Facilities Maintenance Department at Tennessee Tech University. The Director of Facilities Engineering will also introduce maintenance and reliability best practices and initiate an asset management strategy across the Facilities portfolio. Additionally, the Facilities Engineer will leverage the existing Computerized Maintenance Management System to implement a strategic preventive maintenance program.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions:

Provide engineering support related to the institutional building systems (primarily mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems) at Tennessee Tech University. This includes support for various generations of HVAC hydronic and refrigerate based systems.

Utilize the existing campus Building Automation System to monitor campus conditions.

Participate in performing and documenting facility and infrastructure assessments. Participate in Capital Project Design reviews for new construction and renovation projects.

Collaborate with Capital Projects department to expand and continuously refine campus construction standards and guidelines.

Assist with creation and refinement of standard operating procedures and policies.

Consult with departments that are in the planning stages of pursuing grants that, if awarded, will require facility and/or infrastructure modifications.

Initiate and maintain an asset management strategy for critical facility and infrastructure components across the campus.

Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to implement preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Assist in-house work force with minor design recommendations.

Physical Demands:

Occasional walking, climbing, lifting, pulling, bending, stooping, twisting is required. Manual dexterity is required to complete all job functions. Rarely lifts and carries items weighing as much as 50 pounds. Could be required to occasionally lift and transport items weighing as much as 100 pounds.

Work Hours:

Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. Requires the ability and willingness to work unscheduled and irregular hours, as necessary, until the demands of the job are met.

Special Instructions:

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 14.

Benefits Information:

Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. Minimum of five years directly related professional work experience with a focus on HVAC/R systems. Demonstrated project leadership experience. Valid Tennessee Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or related field. Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System and respective data analysis. Previous experience with preventive maintenance program for educational or industrial complexes.

Experience with building infrastructure analysis and assessments. Familiarity with Building Automation Systems for educational or industrial complexes.