University of Arkansas System

Executive Director – Engineering Operations

University of Arkansas System

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Little Rock • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Responsible for the successful management of Engineering and Operations (E&O)
  • Managing construction projects and studies by directing the Planning, Design & Construction team
  • Directing projects from initial concept and scope through planning, design, construction, and project close-out for all construction and remodel projects at UAMS
  • Leadership, oversight and strategic planning of 6 direct reports and 115 indirect reports
  • Ensuring sustainable maintenance and operations of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Controls, Fire Alarm Systems, Preventative Maintenance, General Maintenance, Plant Operations, Grounds, Energy Management, services for medical equipment and Minor Renovation and Construction Projects
  • Providing leadership and guidance during all phases of project development and construction
  • Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Support Services
  • Leading UAMS’s work in all areas of sustainable operations and building on current position as a national leader in energy efficiency
  • Working with internal staff and consultants to achieve stated energy savings goals
  • Leading a team responsible for reporting UAMS’s decarbonization commitments with US Department of Health and Human Services, National Academy of Medicine, and other sustainability metrics
  • Serving as Co-Chair of campus Sustainability Steering Committee and developing cross-functional programs to improve sustainability of UAMS operations across academic, research, and patient care missions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field.
  • 12 years of healthcare leadership experience including 7 years of supervisory experience.
  • If not already licensed/certified, must complete within 1 year of being hired: CHFM Certified Healthcare Construction (CHC)
  • Preferred: Master's degree in engineering, architecture, business, healthcare administration or environmental sciences.
  • Licenses, Certificates, or Registration: PE, AIA, LEED AP, CEM, CEFP, ACP, PMP
  • Special knowledge, abilities and skills: Six Sigma
Benefits
  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementsustainable operationsenergy managementHVACelectrical systemsplumbingfire alarm systemspreventative maintenanceconstruction managementdecarbonization
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic planningoversightguidanceteam managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworkreporting
Certifications
CHFMCHCPEAIALEED APCEMCEFPACPPMPSix Sigma