Senior Manager, Central Heating Plant & Utilities

Middlebury Snowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation and benefits

Generous retirement matching

Time-away: 34 days/year

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

Middlebury College is seeking a senior Facilities Services leader to oversee the Central Heating Plant operations, ensuring reliable steam and electrical power distribution for campus demand. The role includes budget management, safety compliance, and coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include supervising seven hourly staff, managing capital projects from a 10-year reliability plan, and ensuring regulatory permits and life-safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar; PE registration preferred.
• Extensive managerial experience in operations, finance and HR.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Central Heating Plant operations including steam and electricity distribution.
• Supervise ~7 hourly staff; train, hire and evaluate performance.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and permit obligations.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Electrical systems management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Master’s Degree in Business Management preferred

Tools

CMMS

Record management systems

Database systems

Job description

Middlebury College is seeking a senior Facilities Services leader to oversee the Central Heating Plant operations, ensuring reliable steam and electrical power distribution for campus demand. The role includes budget management, safety compliance, and coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include supervising seven hourly staff, managing capital projects from a 10-year reliability plan, and ensuring regulatory permits and life-safety standards are met.