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Executive Director of Utilities & Engineering Services

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Executive Director of Utilities & Engineering Services

About the Company

Noteworthy private university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1838

Employees
10,001+

Categories

  • EdTech
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Training
  • Universities
  • Duke University

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Utilities and Engineering Services to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for its campus-wide utility systems and engineering services. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective delivery of utilities and engineering support that align with the institution's academic, research, healthcare, and residential missions. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary organization, setting and executing a long-term vision for utility and engineering services, and developing and implementing master plans and resiliency initiatives. The Executive Director will also serve as a trusted advisor on infrastructure risk, capacity planning, and investment decisions, and will be heavily involved in energy management and decarbonization efforts. Candidates for the Executive Director position should have a BS degree in a facilities management-related field, with an engineering degree preferred, and at least 15 years' experience in facilities management or a related field, including progressive leadership experience. The role requires a strong customer service philosophy, the ability to motivate staff, and experience in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in higher education or a similar setting and must demonstrate excellent communication, analytical, and budget management skills. The Executive Director will also be responsible for fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship, as well as leading a diverse team and building strong partnerships with various stakeholders.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President for Facilities

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Operations
  • Engineering
Vacancy posted 14 hours ago
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