Hybrid Engineering Manager, Campus Infrastructure

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington—UW Facilities is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of architects, civil, electrical, and environmental engineers supporting the Seattle campus and related facilities. You will oversee staff, manage consultant resources, and guide critical infrastructure initiatives.

The role emphasizes lifecycle cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and a strong focus on sustainability and strategic planning within a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, civil, structural, or related engineering field.
• 8 years of experience in engineering, construction, facilities management or related field to include progressively responsible leadership experience
• Proficient with technology-based project management systems and software such as MS Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), Bluebeam, CMMSS
• Proven leadership skills and experience motivating a team while holding managers accountable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic planning, and personnel management for architectural, civil, electrical, and environmental engineering; manage consultant resources; establish priorities and performance expectations; and oversee engineering service delivery, expenditures, and revenues.
• Direct engineering support for campus operations and maintenance; identify opportunities for life-cycle cost optimization and operational efficiency; coordinate facility and utility renewal efforts; support utility and power plant operations; and oversee engineering accountability programs.
• Manage engineering support through all phases of capital projects; oversee project assignments, design reviews, construction quality, and turnover activities; conduct engineering audits, studies, and assessments; develop technical recommendations; and implement building and utility renewal projects, including projects exceeding $100 million.
• Serve as the University’s senior technical authority for architectural, civil, electrical, and environmental engineering matters; oversee utility infrastructure assessments and master planning efforts; support infrastructure renewal, expansion, and utility upgrades; and advise on sustainability, engineering best practices, and long-range infrastructure investment strategies.
• Manage Facilities Design Standards; ensure design consistency, maintainability, and operational efficiency; oversee environmental and civil compliance programs; provide guidance on codes, permits, and regulatory requirements; and monitor emerging legislative and regulatory impacts on University facilities and infrastructure.
• This position manages approximately 6 employees and an engineering intern program.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical, civil, structural, or related engineering field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Bluebeam

CMMSS

Job description

University of Washington—UW Facilities is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of architects, civil, electrical, and environmental engineers supporting the Seattle campus and related facilities. You will oversee staff, manage consultant resources, and guide critical infrastructure initiatives.

The role emphasizes lifecycle cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and a strong focus on sustainability and strategic planning within a hybrid work arrangement.