The Executive Director, Engineering and Campus Energy within Facilities Operations is a leader and strategic partner in the Facilities organization. The Executive Director provides strategic direction and planning for the stewardship of over 350 buildings with 10+ million gross square feet of space and over 2,600 acres on campus. Engineering and Campus Energy includes Facilities Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Environmental), Campus Energy, and utility plants and infrastructure, and is a critical component of Facilities Operations with other teams including Grounds, Building Maintenance, Major Maintenance (renewal construction), Site Protection (life safety & security systems), Building Services (custodial, sanitation, resource recovery, moving and events), and Asset Management (Administrative and Business Services, Operations Support, Facilities Service Center, and Business Intelligence). The Executive Director provides leadership and strategic vision to innovate, strengthen operational planning, and improve effectiveness and efficiency for Engineering and Campus Energy and all work units within Operations.
The Executive Director is a critical leader and contributor to Princeton University’s Sustainability Action Plan, playing a key role in determining the Net Zero carbon emissions goal and reaching it by 2046. The Executive Director leads the Infrastructure Master Plan development and implementation, including periodic updates to incorporate improved modelling and new technologies. The Executive Director provides guidance and oversight for the university’s hot water/heat pump/geo-exchange conversion from the old steam system, which will enable Princeton University to achieve its Net Zero carbon emissions goal by 2046 without the use of offsets. This includes recommending program-level changes, developing and recommending concept-level budgets for large-scale utility projects; projecting and quantifying anticipated changes to operating budgets, resource use, and institutional carbon footprint; obtaining internal and external approvals in collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations; and overseeing the implementation of specific building and infrastructure projects.
The Executive Director represents Facilities on several University committees, task forces and cross-functional teams, and may be called on to represent the Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations in matters related to the University or community. The Executive Director supports and often leads efforts with campus partners such as University Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Public Safety, and others.
The Executive Director has six direct reports, with over 50 employees, of which approximately 30 are International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) members, and provides operational management for an annual operating budget of over $60 Million. This position embodies the core values of Facilities: teamwork, innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and sustainability.
This work includes responding to emergencies anytime during the day or night or weekends.
Leadership and Management
Utility plants and infrastructure
Facilities Engineering
Campus Energy and Sustainability
Business Administration
Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
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