Assistant Director of Building Operations, Physical Plant, and Utilities

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Retirement System

401k, 403b, 457b options

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director of Building Operations for its Greensboro, NC location. The role involves overseeing daily operations, maintenance, and projects for the organization’s facilities. Responsibilities include managing staff, coordinating maintenance work, assisting with budget management, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and multiple years of experience in facilities management, along with strong leadership and project management skills. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in facilities, physical plant, or utilities management.
• Supervisory and administrative experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance for the organization’s facilities.
• Manage staff and coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Assist with budget management and ensure safety compliance.
• Support utility systems management like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Coordinate utility system outages and prepare cost analysis reports.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Familiarity with building systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related area

Job description

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Building Operations, Physical Plant, and Utilities oversees daily operations, maintenance, and projects for the organization’s facilities. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating maintenance and repair work, assisting with budget management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing projects related to buildings, grounds, and utilities.

Core Duties

• Assists in managing phases of project development and implementation relating to HVAC systems and controls.
• Participates in developing designs and technical data from customer specifications while assuring that various codes and University requirements are met.
• Establishes criteria and standards for the design and development of environmental comfort and automation control systems, assuring compatibility with existing engineered features and quality.
• Establishes goals and objectives for testing of software and hardware design.
• Establishes protocols for maintenance of control and automation systems, including installation, discontinuance, diagnosis, and emergency repairs.
• Assists in long‑range planning for the physical development of university’s utility infrastructure and environmental control systems.
• Supports the management of utility systems like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Coordinates utility system outages and other system problems.
• Prepares utility cost analysis and utilization reports.
• Assists the Director with budget development and management.
• Helps with personnel management, including hiring and staffing plans.
• Coordinates, supervises, and reviews work of consultants engaged to serve the University relative to the development of Central Plant Utilities, building HVAC, and automation systems.
• Establishes employee work schedules, conducts performance reviews, and assures adherence to safety protocols.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Engineering, or a related area is often required, though some experience in utility management may substitute for the degree.
• Experience: Multiple years of experience in facilities, physical plant, or utilities management, including supervisory and administrative duties.
• Skills: Strong project management, budget management, and leadership skills. Familiarity with building systems, safety regulations, and standard office software is essential.
• Leadership: Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team management, conflict resolution, and relationship building. Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems, especially with complex projects and delays.
• Driver’s License: Valid Driver’s License required.

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.