Director, Engineering and Facilities Renewal

Requisition Number: 20122712
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed:
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40/week
Daily Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summary Position
The Director of Engineering and Facilities Renewal leads the engineering team to develop strategies for identifying, addressing, prioritizing, and costing critical facilities renewal needs (building systems and envelope, landscape, hardscape, infrastructure), and energy conservation/management projects in close integration with the university's sustainability goals. Applying an understanding of both design and operations, a strategic and collaborative mindset, a high level of analytical ability, and excellent communication skills, the Director of Engineering and Facilities Renewal integrates planned renewal with campus strategic goals and vision and develops recommendations for projects.

Benefits of Working at Elon University As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for employees.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Education Requirements
A bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Urban Planning is required, a masters degree is preferred. Professional certification is required. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience in managing and directing a facilities operation, construction or maintenance organization of comparable size is required.
Supervisory Experience: Yes

Supervisory Experience Detail
Supervises and is responsible for the Facility Engineering department.

Special Skills or Experience
Computer experience with PCs and both knowledge and experience with Microsoft
Office applications including Word and Excel is required. Experience with TMA or other Computerized Maintenance Management System software is desired.

Special Instructions to Applicants


Posting Date: 09/29/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

General Purpose of Position
The Director of Engineering and Facilities Renewal leads the engineering team to develop strategies for identifying, addressing, prioritizing, and costing critical facilities renewal needs (building systems and envelope, landscape, hardscape, infrastructure), and energy conservation/management projects in close integration with the universitys sustainability goals. Applying an understanding of both design and operations, a strategic and collaborative mindset, a high level of analytical ability, and excellent communication skills, the Director of Engineering and Facilities Renewal integrates planned renewal with campus strategic goals and vision and develops recommendations for projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides engineering oversight and direction to the Facilities Engineer and on- going energy management efforts using the Web Control (DDC) system and energy conservation/reduction efforts. In concert with the Facilities Engineer and the Universitys Planning Design and Construction Management team, review proposed building plans and construction documents to ensure new projects meet university standards and expectations, and provide consistent, uniform, energy-efficient, and coordinated building systems. Ensure adequate building commissioning and system training for Facilities Management staff occurs.

Develop and implement an in-depth inspection program of campus building systems such as electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems, building envelope systems, and architectural/structural components, and document findings. Cross-reference inspection findings against existing facility renewal project lists and other documentation. Oversee a centralized database of building renewal items and develop prioritized project lists from the database.

Develop and maintain a long-term, multi-year plan for ongoing, strategic reinvestment in Elons built environment. The end goal of the program is to support the universitys academic mission, while also optimizing funds and demonstrating fiscal responsibility.

Develop, and provide oversight and direction to the Facilities Engineer to manage the Facilities Management Preventative Maintenance Quality Assurance/Quality Control program and Facilities Management Information Systems.

Responsible for ensuring safety policies and practices are adhered to by subordinates at all times. Inspects shop spaces for safety deficiencies and takes immediate corrective action. Assures work conditions are safe and conducive to efficient operations.

Plans for the professional development of subordinates through personal contact, budgeting, and scheduling of training courses. Prepares performance evaluations of subordinates and conducts appraisal reviews highlighting strengths and areas needing improvement, if any. Delegates to and holds subordinates responsible for satisfactory performance of assignments. The development of subordinates must be a core belief of the incumbents management philosophy. Leads by example.

Emphasizes cooperation, and professionalism and instills excellent customer service attitudes in all work units. Models cooperation and coordination within Facilities Management and across all functions of the university

A collaborative and inquisitive approach to leadership and management.

Education and Experience
A bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Urban Planning is required, a masters degree is preferred. Professional certification is required. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Does this position require driving for the university? Yes

Additional Information


To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/9802

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs 'Focused on Student Success.' Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.







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About Elon University

Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.

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