Director of Engineering and Energy Management

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Department: 782-Facilities Management Office

Position Summary

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we
  have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova
  has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News &
  World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous
  paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional
  development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Director
of Engineering and Energy Management oversees the university’s engineering functions across facilities, including capital projects,
infrastructure, utilities, and energy use. The role provides technical quality control from design through construction; manages direct
reports, specialized engineers, and external consultants; and partners with planning, construction, and maintenance teams. The director
develops and implements energy efficiency and conservation strategies; oversees utility infrastructure; leads strategic planning for campus
systems; establishes engineering design standards (including sustainability); maintains accurate engineering documentation; supports project
design or management as needed; and implements processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and quality across engineering
work.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and
seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and
Responsibilities

Engineering

• Engineering: Responsible for the technical management (in-house design
  and outside consultants) of engineering for building systems, infrastructure performance, life cycle planning, capital renewal and major
  projects, providing support for Project Managers on MEP aspects of projects (including systems commissioning) and providing design (when
  it’s feasible), design oversight for renewal/replacement MEP projects.
• Infrastructure documentation: Provide oversight and guidance
  to ensure that underground infrastructure is properly documented via the GIS system. Coordinate with the AVP for Planning Design &
  Construction to ensure that all capital projects contribute to and utilize accurate infrastructure and building system documentation.
• Buildings systems documentation. Work with the Facilities Information Manager to ensure existing building systems are documented
  accurately
• Define and implement a campus infrastructure capital renewal program.
• Keeps informed and up to date on codes
  and ordinances to assure project compliance. Obtains required permits and certificates of occupancy from authorities having jurisdiction as
  required.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, designs guidelines and technical best practices in coordination with the
  AVP for Planning, Design & Construction to ensure consistent application across all capital and renewal projects.

Energy
Management and Sustainability

• This position will provide leadership in all aspects of Energy including reporting,
  demand-side management, and energy conservation measures.
• The management of an approximately $12 to $15M utility budget.
• Maintaining close ties with Utility providers to ensure continuation and expansion of the enhanced utility rebate programs.
• Advancing energy efficiency, conservation measures, and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.
• Making presentations to internal
  and external groups to communicate the University’s rationale, needs and position on projects affecting those groups.
• Define and
  implement a campus energy management program. Develop and implement the monitoring of campus buildings and central systems via the building
  automation system to ensure efficient use of energy. Assist with planning sustainability/energy conservation efforts.
• Energy
  Procurement. Oversee the University’s energy procurement for campus in accordance with the approved strategy. Recommend and track annual
  budgets for all utilities (natural gas, electricity, water). Secure contracts with commodity providers. Hold regular Energy Risk Group (ERG)
  meetings to update leadership on status, obtain permission for triggering commodity pre-purchases and to make any necessary adjustments to
  the University’s procurement policy. Keep up to date on utility rates and regulatory changes. Procure renewable energy credits to cover
  campus electric use.
• Regulatory oversight for energy systems. Oversee all recordkeeping and reporting for energy systems to DEP and
  other regulatory entities to ensure continuous compliance. Perform data entry, generate reports, validate accuracy. Manage any necessary
  changes to permits based on modification/additions to campus systems or regulatory rule changes.

Other Duties as
Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other closely
  related discipline with a strong energy emphasis and with a minimum of seven years in roles of increasing responsibility in planning,
  operations, and energy management of building as well as central campus energy systems.
• Certified Energy Manager with at least 7 to
  10 years’ experience.
• Extensive knowledge of building engineered systems and infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of
  renewable energy systems and energy software.
• Experience with building HVAC and central utility thermal and electrical systems,
  energy management software.
• Medium voltage electrical system experience
• A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in
  energy management.
• 7 years of facilities operations/engineering experience required.
• Management of technical and design
  personnel required.
• Knowledge of Facilities Management operations, planning, programming, budgeting, design, construction and
  maintenance services for physical facilities.
• Working knowledge of utility infrastructure, HVAC and other mechanical systems,
• Experience with and working knowledge of BOCA, NFPA, OSHA and other facility codes.
• Excellent oral and written communications
  skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tradesman and construction supervisors.
• Strong, proven negotiating skills
  beyond the requisite technical skills.
• Presence, tact and poise needed to work with faculty, staff, local officials and community
  groups to successfully complete projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Superior organizational, analytical and
  management abilities.
• Strong technical background with an emphasis on problem-solving /troubleshooting.
• Proficient
  computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and adept at preparing presentations. Familiarity with CPM scheduling,
  spreadsheet analysis, knowledge of facilities CMMS system, and energy management software

Preferred
Qualifications

• Experience in higher education is desirable.
• Advanced degree in engineering or Professional
  Engineering licensure
• Specific knowledge of Building Automation control systems, and in designing/implementing
  renewable/sustainable energy systems.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Job will require
  some exceptional work schedules (potential long days and/or weekends) to meet specific project requirements.
• Occasionally this
  position will attend overnight travel for work related need or professional development.
• Must be able to climb ladders, to bend and
  reach and to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Conditions may be in extreme heat or cold, on roofs or in ditches, and may also be subject to rain,
  snow or even muddy conditions.
• Primarily works in an office environment but will spend time in buildings, construction sites,
  mechanical rooms, underground vaults and tunnels, or elevated areas such as scaffolding and roof areas all with potential exposure to dust,
  dirt, noise, hot or cold conditions, confined spaces.

Salary Posting Information

This position falls within
salaried grade 20 and the range is $160,000-$176,900. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including
the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary
Grade
20