AST DIR, Facilities Operations

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides engineering support to Facilities Services departments, focusing on asset performance, system upgrades, and infrastructure reliability. The position involves planning, scheduling, and executing system testing, analyzing project requirements, and supporting various projects from scope definition to budget creation. The role also includes performing engineering and design reviews, providing technical input on new construction and refurbishment projects, and ensuring compliance with university standards and sustainability goals. Additionally, the position involves developing and revising infrastructure standards, leading a multidisciplinary team, and managing recruitment, development, and performance reviews.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
• Must possess a Class E Driver’s License
• Criminal Background Check and PK Yonge Background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, MS Project, and pdf mark-up software
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCad, and BIM

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to Facilities Services departments regarding asset performance, system upgrades, and infrastructure reliability.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing system testing for reliability improvements.
• Initiate the planning process by analyzing project requirements as it relates to architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing items.
• Support small/minor projects and deferred capital renewal projects by defining scope, creating work plans, and budget.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of project requirements, develop scope narratives, and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for completing the work, including meeting UF Standards.
• Provide engineering expertise to support Operations, Utilities, and PD&C.
• In consultation with others, recruit, interview and select vendors with appropriate skills for the project activities.
• Manage a facility inspection program, in partnership with FS Operations, to identify facility deficiencies and to assign timeframes and cost estimates for deficiency corrections.
• Develop and maintain a five (5) year capital plan for both buildings and utilities infrastructure.
• Perform engineering and design reviews of consultant and contractor work.
• Provide internal design reviews and construction inspections across capital and maintenance projects to ensure technical accuracy and standards compliance.
• Work closely with university stakeholders, external consultants, and contractors, to provide technical input into new construction, refurbishment, engineering, and capital renewal projects.
• Provide engineering guidance on systems design, technical specifications, lifecycle costings, and cost-in-use to ensure effective resource utilization and sustainability.
• Actively support the UF’s sustainability goals by promoting energy-efficient and low-carbon engineering solutions in all projects.
• Manage all activities via the University’s Computer-Aided Facilities Management systems, ensuring work is accurately scheduled, executed, and tracked.
• Coordinate closely with PD&C Design Teams on projects to ensure quality project outcomes.
• Review, revise, and develop infrastructure and facility standards, including architectural, Utility, M/E/P, structural, and site design guidelines.
• Ensure uniformity and consistency in standards across Facilities Services departments.
• Develop documentation and procedures to ensure compliance with university requirements, industry best practices, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with identifying and developing possible process improvements for the Capital Improvements Program.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team including engineers and quality assurance personnel.
• Manage recruitment, development, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Works on developing continuous education requirements, in-field training needs, and supports overall program development for training of assigned staff.
• Works with various university departments and industry regulators on safety plans and documentation of safe work practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager