Executive Director, Utilities and Energy Management

Executive Director, Utilities And Energy Management

The University of Miami / UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Executive Director, Utilities Energy Management to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Executive Director, Utilities and Energy Management oversees the management of functions and processes including financial / budget matters, utilities systems, condition-based maintenance, work management information technology, water program management, and electrical safety programs. The incumbent works directly with the Asst. VP, Facilities and Operations to develop goals and objectives, and provides resource programming, budgeting and resource allocation, program management and training.

Responsibilities include :

• Oversees all utility use and future energy integration projects.
• Supervises the operations of the campus Central Energy Plant.
• Directs the management of the energy resource functions ensuring sufficient provision of required commodities at the most economical cost, service delivery excellence, and strategic planning for future resource utilization and availability. Participates in negotiations for the purchase of electricity, natural gas, water, recycling services & refuse collection. Compiles load profiles for eligible accounts, develops an RFP for prospective vendors, in collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the Medical Campus utility management program. Develops and implements short and long-range utility management goals and objectives. Recommends policies and procedures for effective, efficient, and economical operations.
• Identifies other energy and water conservations project opportunities new to the University, prepare business case rationale.
• Builds, leads, and motivates multiple teams, representing the right talent and experience to address various target projects.
• Fosters team-oriented environment to capitalize on the creativity and diversity of campus project team members and other UM employees alike.
• Supports the business development and management of strategic relationships with the appropriate market players.
• Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls.

Department specific functions include :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core qualifications include :

Knowledge, skills and attitudes include :

Any relevant education, certifications and / or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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