Director of Engineering
Dartmouth College

Job Info

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Posting date:

12/02/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

0028300

Position Title:

Director of Engineering

Department this Position Reports to:

Engineering and Utilities

Hiring Range Minimum:

$161,900

Hiring Range Maximum:

$202,400

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

The Director of Engineering is a key leadership position within Facilities Operations and Management (FO&M) having primary responsibility for the Engineering Office's services, including Engineering Services, Energy Management, and the Integrated Automation Program. The Engineering Office develops, supports and/or plans projects and programs for Dartmouth's decarbonizations efforts, new facilities, energy conservation opportunities, building systems and infrastructure upgrades while assisting operations in troubleshooting and repair activities. The engineering office sets the strategy for how Building and Plant automation control systems are designed, used and integrated into the Campus Energy Management System to provide the necessary functions and data to operate the campus and to monitor greenhouse gases and energy use.

This individual works closely with and supports the other Directors in Campus Services such as the Director of Planning and Senior Director of Project Management Services, and other facility managers in the Office of Residential Life (ORL), Real Estate Office (REO), Arts and Sciences (A+S), professional schools, and other College organizations.

Dartmouth's facilities include 5.43 million GSF across 177 buildings. These facilities serve over 6,200 students and 4,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• BA /BS in mechanical/ electrical engineering preferred or the equivalent.
• NH PE required within one year of hire
• 10-plus years of experience in planning and design of building and district utility engineered systems, construction, commissioning, energy management, and facility maintenance/operations, or the equivalent.
• Solid background in business management including forecasting, estimating and budgetary controls.
• Demonstrated organizational and managerial experiences including the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent supervisory and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to relate well to diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.
• Flexible and diplomatic management style that empowers staff, sets high expectations, and holds department colleagues accountable.
• Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the services and operations of an organization.
• Highly developed staffing and budget resource management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a college or university environment is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in the design and operation of high performance buildings and district utility systems utilizing low carbon technologies such as geo-exchange, heat pumps, thermal and electric storage, and solar thermal and electricity generation.
• Expertise with design and operation of integrated automation systems for buildings and utility plants.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number:

603-646-3323

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Frank Roberts, AVP for Facilities, Operations & Management

Department Contact's Phone Number:

603-646-3323

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has retained Goodwin Recruiting to assist in the search for the Director of Engineering. A representative from Goodwin Recruiting may reach out to candidates directly.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions:

Dartmouth College has retained Goodwin Recruiting to assist in the search for the Director of Engineering. A representative from Goodwin Recruiting may reach out to candidates directly.

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76807

Description:

Departmental Leadership

• Provides leadership and oversight to the Engineering staff.
• Acts as the primary contact for projects led by the Planning and Project Management Services departments for engineering support. In concert with Engineering Design Manager, determines engineering support required for a particular project. Reviews workload to determine project and support activities performed internally by engineering staff vs. outside consultants.
• Acts as the primary contact for Engineering's service operational support services of the utilities and building operations departments.
• Oversees the development and updating of utility master plans, system operational models, and coordinates plans with entities such as the Town of Hanover and Liberty Utilities.
• Prepares reports, status updates and recommendations for projects and the College's Capital Plan while participating as part of the committee that reviews capital budget requests.
• Provides leadership to the strategic process that evaluates fuel/energy sources for the College to operate in a sustainable environment and executes commodity purchases for electricity and fuels in accordance with Dartmouth's approved strategy.
• Develops and updates campus standards such as the Design and Construction Guidelines and the Campus' High Performance Building Policy in collaboration with other campus stakeholders.
• Oversees and supports the Energy Program Manager to provide planning and implementation of energy efficiency studies and projects to improve campus energy efficiency.
• Oversees and supports the Integrated Automation Program Manager to provide short- and long-range planning and development of building automated control systems and their integration with the Campus Energy Management System, working closely with CSTS and FO&M operations.
• Supports the College's emergency planning efforts and is expected to respond for emergencies during off hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

Percentage Of Time:

70

Description:

Fiscal Management

• Works with FOM Financial Officer to ensure appropriate fiscal, procurement, and resource administration within area of responsibility, while following the College's signature authority Policy.
• Accountable for developing and administering financial components of the Engineering operating budget, as well as assigned capital projects and energy conservation related budgets.
• Monitors and approves the activities of contractors/consultant personnel and services in assigned area of responsibility as required to assure that satisfactory and acceptable performance standards are achieved and authorizes payments for contracted services in accordance with departmental procedures.

Percentage Of Time:

5

Description:

Staff Management

• Responsible for management issues for staff in Engineering, including labor relations, individual and group behavior, diversity and sensitivity, team building practices, hiring, discipline, and performance evaluations and rewards.
• Ensures consistent and equitable personnel administration of policies and objectives among staff and consistent with Campus Services Departmental guidelines.
• Serves as a role-model, advocate, and mentor to direct reports and staff. Creates and sustains an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, respect, accountability and diversity.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Description:

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

Percentage Of Time:

10

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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