Engineering Manager, Campus Engineering

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

6d•$150,000 - $161,496•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Manager will provide leadership and oversight to a staff of architects, data analysts, and civil, electrical, and environmental professional engineers. This role supports the University of Washington Seattle campus, which includes a major Medical Center, research facilities, classrooms, offices, sport and recreation facilities, utility distribution systems, utility tunnels, and a central power plant. Additional support is provided to other campuses and facilities, including the University of Washington Tacoma and Bothell campuses, Pack Forest, Forks, Sand Point, Friday Harbor, and the UW Tower complex. Consulting services are also provided to King County for the Harborview Medical Center Bond Project. The leadership provided will be critical to meeting the UW’s Sustainability Action Plan goals and strategic goals across the board, such as Leveraging Facts and Data, Preventative Maintenance, and utility capitalization. This role is based at UW Tower on the UW Seattle Campus with a hybrid work schedule and eligibility for telework.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, civil, structural, or related engineering field
8 years of experience in engineering, construction, facilities management or a related field to include progressively responsible leadership experience
Proficient and comfortable with technology-based project management systems and software such as MS Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), Bluebeam, CMMSS
Proven leadership skills and experience motivating a team while holding managers accountable.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Washington.
Broad construction management/project management experience and/or certification as a Project Management Professional.
LEED AP or other related certifications.
Experience with institutional/governmental/public works projects and facilities management.
Experience in providing utility services to large research institution and medical facilities.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, strategic planning, and personnel management for the architectural, civil, electrical, and environmental engineering disciplines; manage consultant resources; establish priorities and performance expectations; and oversee engineering service delivery, expenditures, and revenues.
Direct engineering support for campus operations and maintenance; provide solutions to operational and maintenance issues; identify opportunities for life-cycle cost optimization and operational efficiency; coordinate facility and utility renewal efforts; support utility and power plant operations; and oversee engineering accountability programs.
Manage engineering support through all phases of capital projects; oversee project assignments, design reviews, construction quality, and turnover activities; conduct engineering audits, studies, and assessments; develop technical recommendations; and implement building and utility renewal projects, including projects exceeding $100 million.
Serve as the University's senior technical authority for architectural, civil, electrical, and environmental engineering matters; oversee utility infrastructure assessments and master planning efforts; support infrastructure renewal, expansion, and utility upgrades; and advise on sustainability, engineering best practices, and long-range infrastructure investment strategies.
Manage Facilities Design Standards; ensure design consistency, maintainability, and operational efficiency; oversee environmental and civil compliance programs; provide guidance on codes, permits, and regulatory requirements; and monitor emerging legislative and regulatory impacts on University facilities and infrastructure.
Miscellaneous and Other Duties as Assigned.
Manages approximately 6 employees and an engineering intern program.
Performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.