Assistant Director - Engineering Operations

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an Assistant Director for Engineering Operations within the Facilities Services Division. You will lead the engineering functions across Operations and Utilities, guiding maintenance, renewal programs, and long-term asset investment.

The role emphasizes project management, design standards, and policy development, with coordination across campus stakeholders to maintain high-quality infrastructure aligned with university standards and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: PE license in Florida and a degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering functions for Facilities Services to support infrastructure and facility projects.
• Lead Project Management, Design and Construction oversight, and Development of Design Standards and Policy.
• Coordinate with user groups and department heads to align with institutional standards and sustainability goals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate area

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area with 3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

pdf mark-up software

Job description

The University of Florida Facilities Services Division is seeking an Assistant Director for our Facilities Engineering department.

Reporting to the Director of Utilities, the Assistant Director – Engineering Operations leads the engineering functions of
the Facilities Services department to support and coordinate infrastructure and facility engineering efforts across
Operations and Utilities departments. This includes the technical oversight, planning, and execution of maintenance and
infrastructure renewal programs. This role contributes to the advancement of the university’s infrastructure by reviewing
maintenance and capital project scopes, improving standards, ensuring quality control, and guiding long-term
investment in the university’s assets. Systems include campus architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing (MEP) systems, utilities, and building automation systems (BAS), in alignment with institutional standards and
sustainability goals. This position coordinates with appropriate user groups, facilities representatives, and university
department heads as required.

Project Management, Design and Construction oversight, Design Standards and Policy Development are the major focus of this position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in an appropriate area adn two years of relevent experience or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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