Assistant Director - Engineering and Project Support

Job Posting Title:Assistant Director - Engineering and Project Support----Hiring Department:Utilities and Energy Management----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:AUSTIN, TX----Job Details:General NotesWho We AreWe are “the power behind UT”.Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services.Who We Are Looking ForWe are seeking candidates who share the following core values:Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you!Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.Your skills will make a difference.You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.Tuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID cardFor more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewardsMust be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship. 40 Hour Work Week Schedule; Monday-Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PMPurpose The Assistant Director will lead the Engineering & Project Oversight groups within UEM, supporting UEM operations, energy management, maintenance, and distribution groups. This role ensures alignment with UEM’s goals of supplying safe, resilient, and efficient energy and water services to the campus community.The Assistant Director will provide leadership and oversight for UEM's Engineering team. Provide engineering and utility information support services to UEM departmental teams in the planning, design, and execution of engineering programs and projects aligned with Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) mission and the University's strategic plan. Engineering will lead environmental compliance, coordinating with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and UEM staff to ensure utility operations comply with University, State, and Federal requirements.Additionally, the Assistant Director will provide leadership and strategic direction for all UEM project support activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational priorities.The role involves working with multiple stakeholders to design and implement streamlined processes that enhance utilities generation, distribution, and infrastructure reliability, while championing the adoption of innovative tools and best practices to improve performance.ResponsibilitiesManage project oversight team for UEM:Provide leadership and strategic direction for all UEM project support activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational priorities.Establish and implement processes for tracking project milestones, performance metrics, and outcomes, ensuring adherence to UEM standards and objectives.Act as a liaison between project teams, UEM leadership, and campus stakeholders to ensure projects align with institutional goals and strategic initiatives.Advocate for UEM’s needs and priorities in cross-functional and campus-wide projects, ensuring consistent representation and resource allocation.Oversee UEM engineering team for UEM:Lead the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects to enhance utilities generation, distribution, and infrastructure reliability.Oversee feasibility studies, budgeting, and technical design, ensuring projects align with UEM’s strategic objectives and operational priorities.Provide expert technical guidance on engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal, procurement, and code requirements.Oversee engineering services contracts working with contract management teams to renew and amend contracts as needed to maintain services (UEM IDIQ PSP contracts).Oversee modeling of UEM utility distribution syste