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Position Summary
The Director of Utility Plant Systems is responsible for a wide range of
administrative and professional duties in connection with the management and
capital upgrades of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety and the Central
Plant systems. The oversight includes deliveries of modernization projects and
services for these areas are in support of all campus buildings and utility
infrastructure for the Operations & Facilities Division. This role is
responsible for performing technical and professional duties in connection
with the development and review of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing
divisions of construction standards and contracts for the University, and
implementation of the upgrades. Duties require a high level of expertise in
commercial mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems and the related divisions
of construction contracts. The director will also assist in developing and
leading the sustainability efforts of the university in areas of climate and
energy, curriculum and learning, community and lifestyle, and communication
and engagement.
Under the direction of the Vice President for Operations and Facilities, and
the Executive Director for Facilities Management, the Director of Utility
Plant Systems performs a variety of management and technical assignments to
support the modernization and expansion of the infrastructure and distribution
systems for the daily operations related to planning, major capital
improvements, minor projects, maintenance, and contracted services to support
the utility services and distribution systems to the multi campus locations
physical plant.
This position is funded by Mercy College's capital plan, and contingent with
on-going capital project plan which is commencing a new multi-year capital
plan to support strategic plan initiatives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Develop mechanical, electrical and plumbing specifications and standards
to be utilized for campus construction contract activities.
Review industry options available for commercial mechanical, electrical
and plumbing components and make recommendations.
Establish a working team within the Operations and Facilities Division in
developing standards to ensure specified systems and products can be
maintained and serviced, and ensuring successful turnover of operational
systems.
Develop scopes of work, designs, specifications, drawings and estimates
for bidding and construction; and perform engineering calculations.
Review the work of consultants and assist in development of quality
reports and contract documents.
Review and approve shop drawings and submittals.
Review and assist in addressing questions and clarifications related to
contract documents.
Perform periodic on-site observations of projects under construction and
monitor the quality of design and construction work performed by
architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors.
Monitors adequacy of construction supervision and inspects projects; may
attend project meetings and prepare reports.
Develop and/or review technical mechanical and electrical reports, program
studies, project estimates, budgets and field surveys.
Performs independent, in-depth, investigations of specific problems
including utility plant infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and
plumbing systems analysis and recommendations.
Researches and develops technical data necessary to resolve complex design
and construction problems.
Assist in the start-up and troubleshooting of electronic and digital
controllers and control sequences; and review mechanical and electrical
installations and systems for energy conservation applications and
standards.
Determines code compliance and consults with code enforcement agencies
regarding interpretation and application.
Assists in the administrative and project management duties relative to
the daily operations of the Facilities Design and Construction Division.
Ability to perform duties typical to a computerized data system, including
computer assisted design applications.
Assist in the development of sustainability planning and initiatives,
through a climate action plan, and roadmaps for implementing themes for
climate, learning, community and engagement.
Perform assessments and along with the engagement of consultants, develop
initiatives to reduce the university's environmental footprint through
sustainable practices.
Qualifications Required
A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a closely
related field, and two years full time work experience in design and
construction, and operation of institutional/commercial facilities.
OR An associate's degree as specified above, and four years' full time work
experience as specified above, with relevant professional training and
certification, and an understanding of higher education environments.
Must possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills,
and experience with computer assisted design systems, and field related
software programs including Microsoft office suite. Must have knowledge
and ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to mechanical,
heating and ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and life
safety systems.
