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Associate Director, Electrical Systems & Projects
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Position Number: 5785505
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Associate Director, Electrical Systems & Projects

R0000000901
Geiger Facilities Building

Position Title:
Associate Director, Electrical Systems & Projects

Position Type:
Full time

Location:
Geiger Facilities Building

Categories:
Staff Exempt

Job Summary:
The Associate Director, Electrical Systems & Projects oversees all electrical, electronics, and life safety systems for a 3.0 million GSF campus with over 150 buildings across 550 acres. Key responsibilities include providing electrical engineering support for new construction and renovations, specifying equipment, and prioritizing capital projects within the Facilities Capital Budget. The position also involves developing and managing project budgets and preventive maintenance programs, as well as overseeing electrical staff and contractors.

Job Duties:

Essential Functions

Project Management & Design | 60%

Serve as the primary technical resource for electrical and life safety systems.
Assist the Planning, Design and Construction (PD&C) group in large renovations and new construction projects.
Manage electrical-focused projects, including estimating, scheduling, and contractor management to meet customer or building requirements, as well as code and University guidelines.
Design electrical systems and life safety systems for smaller renovations and equipment replacement.
Coordinate plans, projects, and shutdowns across all university departments.
Prepare reports, specifications, and contract documents for projects and large electrical purchases.
Analyze bids and recommend or approve contract awards utilizing standard University purchase order and contract procedures.

Talent Management | 15%

Oversee recruitment, supervision, and performance evaluations for Electrical Shop staff.
Train personnel on safe work practices and enhance their effectiveness.
Conduct staff planning and implement new facility programs.
Ensure adherence to work rules, conduct standards, and university and departmental policies and procedures.

Maintenance and Operations | 15%

Utilize the CMMS to manage work orders and preventive maintenance.
Review and analyze completed work orders for timeliness and accuracy.
Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance procedures for electrical equipment, and monitor and evaluate their effectiveness.
Create and analyze reports using the CMMS system to support decisions regarding equipment repair and replacement.

Sustainability and Energy Conservation | 10%

Support Bucknell University sustainability and energy conservation initiatives.
Collaborate with the Campus Energy Manager and Director of Sustainability to identify, analyze, and quantify energy conservation opportunities, and implement projects and repairs to enhance systems.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned in support of University program and department planning and in the establishment of department goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, plus five years of recent experience in electrical engineering, design, construction, preventive maintenance, and life safety systems, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory role.
Alternatively, an Associate's degree or certification in Electrical Engineering or a related field with seven years of relevant experience, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory role.
Knowledge of current NEC and NFPA codes.
Skilled in reading and creating engineering drawings and specifications for electrical and life safety systems.
Proficient in computer applications, including spreadsheet and word processing software.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a background check, conducted upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Continuing education in NEC and NFPA codes, addressable life safety systems, and other related areas.
Experience managing facilities equipment, preventive maintenance programs and work orders through Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as TMA.
Experience/knowledge of computer aided design software such as Auto CAD and/or Building Information Modeling software such as REVIT.

Physical Requirements

Ability to navigate buildings and grounds across campus, including climbing stairs and ladders, walking on various surfaces, and entering trenches, crawl spaces, and confined areas.
Required to use appropriate safety equipment for hearing, head, eye, foot, hand, and body protection.
Capable of lifting and carrying at least 25 pounds.
Position involves working both indoors and outdoors, with occasional exposure to diverse environmental conditions such as heat, noise, dust, dirt, and emergency situations.

This position is classified as part of essential services. Individuals are required to report to work even if the campus is closed or has a delayed opening/early closing due to emergency/exigent circumstances.

Job Exempt:
Yes
Salary Range:
80,000.00-100,000.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:
2024-11-03

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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