Assistant Director of Engineering

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Francisco is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers across mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines. You will guide design development, provide technical reviews, and ensure projects meet schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities include overseeing planning, energy efficiency initiatives, vendor coordination, and compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring staff and aligning with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Valid CA driver license.
• OSHA, EH&S regulations and sustainable development knowledge.
• Engineering systems knowledge for biomedical facilities and campus utilities.
• Strong leadership and clear communication with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight to professional engineering staff across civil, electrical and mechanical specialties.
• Lead long- and short-range planning for the department with broad facilities knowledge.
• Coordinate installations, maintenance, and system overhauls of mechanical/plumbing systems.
• Monitor energy and utility consumption and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory procedures and reporting.
• Represent the unit at meetings on engineering design, maintenance and financial needs.
• Direct commissioning engineers, contractors and inspectors on complex construction issues.
• Develop and monitor budgets, staffing plans and space allocations.
• Oversee hiring, performance reviews and staff development.
• Coordinate engagement with outside engineering consultants and campus stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)

Professional Engineering License

Job description

The Engineering Manager receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Under the general direction and guidance of the Facilities Director, the Assistant Director-Design Engineering will lead a team of professional engineers. He/She will lead the effort of providing: engineering peer reviews for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil designs, consulting services to other Facilities Services units, other departments in UCSF and assigned UCSF contractors and sub‑contractors. He/She will coordinate and evaluate requested installations, maintenance, modification, system overhaul, service and repair of mechanical/plumbing systems, assist in monitoring and evaluating energy and utility consumption and provide the required recommendations to meet the department’s energy efficiency goals as well as establish benchmarks for new and existing buildings using industry best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight to professional engineering staff engaged in physical planning and construction to include civil, electrical and mechanical specialties. Perform technical responsibilities of the Engineering team when necessary.
• Participate in long‑range and short‑range planning activities of the department, contributing broad facilities knowledge.
• Coordinate and evaluate requested installations, maintenance, modification, system overhaul, service and repair of mechanical/plumbing systems.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating energy and utility consumption and provide recommendations to meet the department’s energy efficiency goals.
• Ensure all engineering operations are in compliance with internal and external regulatory procedures and reporting requirements.
• Interact with engineers that are designing buildings and utilities for campus construction projects.
• Provide written documentation of technical review items for construction plans and specifications.
• Communicate complex technical issues and work to achieve goals.
• Provide direction to commissioning engineers, contractors and inspectors in the solution of the most complex problems arising during construction.
• Represent the unit and/or director at meetings and conferences in matters related to engineering design, maintenance and financial requirements, including campus‑wide utility systems such as 21 KV power, telecom, district heating and cooling; municipal level gas, water, sewer, and storm water systems.
• Drive improvements for all systems and utilities covered by the mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with contractors, facilities, and chief architects to coordinate the physical planning, construction programs, and operations and maintenance programs; establish engineering staffing and resource plans to meet objectives in a timely manner.
• Assist in the funding effort for the recommended projects and program improvements.
• Perform routine field investigations and review the work of professional engineering staff engaged in construction project design or physical planning.
• Develop and/or review engineering proposals, policies, projects and presentations.
• Develop and monitor operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources, and space planning.
• Lead a team of engineering professionals; monitor and review work completed by the professional engineer team to ensure work meets quality standards.
• Coordinate hiring, training, safety and staff development and performance issues; participate in hiring, managing performance evaluations and reviews with staff; recommend corrective action when needed and counsel staff on appropriate work methods and techniques.
• Ensure department alignment with all approved policies and procedures.
• Serve as Facilities Services key interface to outside engineering consultants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related area; X years experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Valid CA driver license.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA, Environmental, Health and Safety Management regulations as they relate to design and execution of project and incorporating sustainable development practices.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering applicable building codes and regulations.
• Broad knowledge associated with the planning, design and implementation of engineering systems in a plant environment such as construction of engineering systems serving biomedical research facilities including vivarium, A/BSl‑2 and 3 laboratories, Central utility plants and multi‑use spaces.
• General knowledge of key aspects of all engineering disciplines being managed.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence others.
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner to diverse groups.
• Demonstrated advanced interpersonal skills to effectively interact with senior management, peer level managers and outside contacts on matters of significance.
• Strong ability to prioritize and oversee initiatives for unit in order to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner; readily assess complex challenges and barriers and recommend effective resolutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Certificates in engineering management and specialty areas covered by the various engineering disciplines being managed preferred.
• Preferred certifications: APPA, CEFP, IFMA CFM/FMP, BOMI RPA/FMA.
• Broad knowledge of campus human resources, fiscal, and budgetary policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of internal and external regulatory compliance relative to engineering construction management.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously coordinate a large number of projects, of varying size, type, and complexity.
• Extensive work experience in educational research universities or institutions and demonstrated collaboration with researchers and university officials in solving complex problems and providing engineering guidance using applicable principles, practices and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.