Senior Director of Energy and Physical Plant

Wake County Public School System•Raleigh, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides strategic leadership, executive oversight, and total operational management of the Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) Energy and Physical Plant function within Facilities and Operations. Directs a comprehensive multi-disciplinary department comprising Life Cycle Projects, Operations/Customer Service, CMMS, Energy Management, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and other licensed trade shops. Directs the development and execution of long-range capital plans, district-wide physical plant sustainability initiatives, and annual work plans. Authorizes and manages the comprehensive utility and departmental operating budgets. Serves as the primary authority on facility infrastructure continuity, policy compliance, and resource allocation to ensure sound business principles across all district facilities.

Requirements

Comprehensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements;
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point; Google Apps;
Considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
Skills in effective leadership of adults, including coaching, evaluation, and team building among a variety of stakeholders;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts and feedback;
Ability to read and interpret technical guidelines, project specifications, and design drawings;
Ability to analyze system processes to identify and correct inefficiencies, optimizing use of limited resources;
Ability to meet deadlines;
Ability to assess department needs and develop and implement long range plant to meet goals;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, contractors, vendors and external agencies.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, business administration, or a closely related field;
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in large-scale facilities management, physical plant operations, or engineering infrastructure;
Five years of successful leadership and managerial experience;
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Within twelve months of employment complete safety training according to OSHA standards;
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

Nice To Haves

Hold or the ability to obtain within one year a registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Provide overall management of assigned functions to ensure that planning methodologies.
Develop and implement a comprehensive annual work plan.
Develops and directs the general programs within energy and physical plant, life cycle, customer service and facilities technology.
Develop sustainability initiatives.
Prepares and manages the department budget and the capital lifecycle construction budget.
Prepares and maintains records, work logs, and reports, as needed.
Effectively prepares and communicated long range needs and plans for Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) facilities.
Provides oversight of WCPPS procedures and policy compliance to ensure sound business principles.
Adheres to laws, regulations, and requirements set forth in the WCPSS Safety procedures/policies.
Maintains compliance and adherence to all safety procedures, occupational health practices, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.