Tennessee Technological University · 1 month ago
Director of Facilities Engineering (Project Management Specialist III)
Cookeville, TN, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expTennessee Technological University is seeking a Director of Facilities Engineering to provide in-house engineering support for building systems within the Facilities Maintenance Department. The role involves implementing maintenance best practices, managing asset strategies, and leveraging existing systems for preventive maintenance.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
The accumulation of two vacation days per month
One sick leave day per month
Thirteen (13) University holidays
Medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university)
Retirement
Optional 401k
Educational benefits
Company
Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Technological University is a comprehensive university that offers more than 40 bachelor's degree and 20 graduate degree programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.87MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-10-31Grant· $4.87M
Leadership Team
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