Associate Director, Construction and Maintenance - Middlebury College

Complement the Facilities Services Department management team mission with primary oversight of the maintenance, operation, safety & regulatory compliance, minor & major construction and renovation & repair activities of 2.6 million square ft. of facilities and landscape & athletics surfaces on  main campus & Bread Loaf campus sites.  Includes management of skilled trade work groups. Represent and support the Facilities Services organization to all levels of the College community. 

This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $85,176-$108,638 per year.

Core Responsibilities:

• Initiate and manage minor and large scale maintenance and renovation construction projects to include coordination & oversight of: design consultant selection, permit process, equipment selection & procurement, and contractor / construction manager selection. 
• Direct, evaluate, recruit and hire approximately 30 professional, hourly and seasonal staff who provide a wide variety of services on a 365 day - 24 hour / day basis. 
• Establish and manage all logistics and service levels  for Electrical, Plumbing, and Nightwatch work groups. 
• Interpret policies, establish organizational direction & strategic goals and communicate effectively and appropriately with individuals of diverse backgrounds. 
• Manage numerous technical contracted services agreements and work flow to include: electrical & plumbing equipment and systems, life safety systems, kitchen & dining hall equipment, elevators. 
• Support department safety and regulatory compliance initiatives, including: fire and carbon monoxide lifesafety systems, sprinkler systems, kitchen fire suppression systems and elevator systems. 
• Serve in a technical capacity to develop and implement energy efficiency and energy reduction strategies. 
• Manage an annual routine operating budget of approximately $5million. 

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in  construction management, architecture or similar degree supplemented with extensive managerial experience is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or Master’s Degree in Business Management preferred.  Must maintain a valid driver’s license. 
• Broad based and fully developed management experience, with a demonstrated record in directing service, operations, finance and human resource functions. Extensive knowledge of methods, equipment, and personnel management is required. Experience with strategic planning and program development required. Must be familiar with computer-automated systems, record management and data base systems 
• Diverse knowledge of the various trade support areas, including: HVAC, carpentry, roofing, painting, plumbing, electrical, fleet and equipment maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, forestry, excavation and waste management. 
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing change, fostering a high level of teamwork, customer service and technological advancement required.  Must be a self-starter, able to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities.  Must thrive with handling multiple tasks concurrently, attending to details, and meeting deadlines. 
• Knowledge of and experience with construction management, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Life Safety Codes, VOSHA and Agency of Natural Resources regulations. 
• Must be willing to work other than normal working hours and be willing to respond (if available) to emergency and service calls which occur outside of normal working hours. Must be able to serve as “Manager on Call” according to a rotational schedule. 
• Technical and compliance experience with construction project related permits.  
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD, Revit and Procore systems. 

Other:

Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski area). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://go.middlebury.edu/benefits
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