Stanford University

Assistant Director Building Automation & Environmental Controls

Stanford University • $160K — $170K *
Stanford, CA 94305In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant technical field.
  • 5+ years of managerial experience in diverse building types.
  • Strong technical knowledge in facilities management best practices.
  • Experience in budget management and service contracts.
  • Proficient in planning and implementing programs, with knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance operations and strategic planning for facilities management.
  • Oversee installation and maintenance of building automation systems.
  • Develop operational processes and standards for building systems.
  • Supervise staff training and quality assurance in system operations.
  • Manage budgets and resource allocation for assigned areas.
  • Prioritize and plan multi-year facility projects and funding initiatives.
  • Research new technologies to improve service and operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Access to university resources and facilities.
Full Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
  • Manage facilities operations and maintenance staff, including other supervisors/managers, over assigned area(s) or facilities, engaged in facilities, building, and/or equipment management or maintenance. Lead department/unit strategic management and participate in long-range planning. Perform the job functions of a Chief Facilities Engineer for all R&DE facilities.

CORE DUTIES:
  • Under the general direction of the Director of Maintenance Operations, the Assistant Director HVAC provides leadership and direction in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operations of assigned buildings and develops strategic plans to further improve the effectiveness of the Maintenance Operations group.
  • Oversee all facets of building automation systems standards development, systems selection criteria, systems performance comparison, systems implementation, building automation systems staff selection, training, operational process development, and supervision.
  • Develop systems selection criteria, development of systems standards, operational processes and goals
  • Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of building automation systems controlling various building systems including lighting, HVAC, and water heating; troubleshoot and repair automation systems
  • Develop staff selection criteria, staff training plan, perform staff training, oversee staff work quality and systems effectiveness
  • Evaluate controls systems options, develop systems standards/explanation of standards. Provide system operation training to staff. Provide cost estimates for systems, system installations, modifications, check software parameters.
  • Keep current with evolving technology in the building systems controls field providing recommendation for specific systems in specific applications, systems upgrades, existing systems replacement with appropriate justification.
  • Oversee the management of assigned facilities and programs staff (technically, operationally, and administratively), including: planning and directing the activities of department(s); monitoring maintenance activities for timely completion and quality; overseeing staffing, performance evaluation, and staff management; forecasting department or division staffing needs.
  • Create, develop, and manage budget for assigned area(s).
  • Participate in annual and multiyear project prioritization, planning, and funding; lead department/unit strategic management; may lead planning in some areas or segments; develop and review recommendations regarding short-term and long-range programs and projects, long-range financial and programmatic planning and development.
  • Develop and review policies and procedures; interpret and manage policies and procedures for assigned area.
  • Clarify and resolve complex problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields; develop or oversee program implementation within assigned area. Implement and oversee condition assessment programs. Manage assigned projects.
  • Research and develop new initiatives and technology to improve service, enhance revenue, and realize system wide opportunities.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area, or combination of technical education, training, and experience. Five or more years of extensive relevant professional and managerial experience in an environment with a variety of building types (administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories, residential & dining facilities, auditoriums, etc.).


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Technical knowledge of best practices in facilities management discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets and service contracts.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, developing, and implementing programs.
  • Demonstrated experience understanding and applying relevant codes, regulations, and processes.


Certifications and Licenses:
  • Preferred: Registration as PE, Mechanical Engineering


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, computer keyboard, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
  • Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.
  • May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
  • May work at heights 4 - 10 ft.


WORK STANDARDS:
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Possess the necessary skills to effectively train staff on the use of systems and explain to colleagues the essential elements of systems operation
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.


The expected pay range for this position is $160,000 to $170,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

About Stanford University

Stanford University is a private research university located in Stanford, California. The university was founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford in memory of their son, Leland Stanford Jr. Stanford is known for its academic excellence and research programs, particularly in the fields of engineering, computer science, and the sciences. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines. Stanford is also home to several research centers and institutes, including the Stanford Research Institute and the Hoover Institution. The university is committed to advancing knowledge and improving the world through education and research.
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