Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President and in collaboration within the Department and colleagues across the campus, the Senior Director of Energy & Utilities is responsible for the leadership, administration, management, and supervisory oversight of all services and functions of the Energy & Utilities unit within Facilities Development & Operations. The unit ensures maintenance and operation of campus utility systems and infrastructure and fire/life safety and security systems and is also focused on operational resiliency, efficiency, and ongoing efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full utilization of a computerized maintenance management system to prioritize, schedule, assign, track, and manage resources, properly steward physical assets, ensure safety, and maintain responsiveness to campus needs
• Oversees analysis of existing system performance and advises and directs improvements to achieve greater overall operating efficiency
• Develops scopes of work and specifications associated with efforts required by consultants or contractors in alignment with University business practices
• Ensures efficient management of resources including development of appropriate business protocols and internal controls to ensure compliance, efficiency, transparency, and accountability
• Coordinates with subordinate managers concerning resource availability to determine work to be accomplished with in-house forces or via contracted services
• Conducts analysis and research necessary to prepare reports which provide for an in-depth understanding of the Unit’s performance as well as that of the physical assets for which the Department is responsible
• In collaboration with the Senior AVP and Planning, Design & Construction unit within Facilities Development & Operations, leads efforts associated with development of a utilities master plan
• In partnership with colleagues in the Business & Administrative Services unit and Budget Office, develops utility rate recharge methodology and systems necessary for establishment of utility rates, outside utility invoice review, customer billing preparation, tracking, and reporting purposes
• In collaboration with the Planning, Design & Construction unit within Facilities Development & Operations, lead and participate in efforts to establish campus design, engineering, and product standards
• Leads and oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures and performance standards associated with operational units and functional responsibilities in a manner dovetailed with the Department’s overall direction
• In collaboration with the Senior AVP, Director of Business & Administrative Services and University Personnel, participates in and represents the Department in collective bargaining and labor relations issues
• Acts as the primary unit representative and liaison with outside agencies (including utility companies and regulatory agencies) and clients across the campus to advance work efforts and support strategic initiatives and goals
• Oversees efforts to respond to campus emergencies as related to the assigned area of responsibility including active participation in emergency management teams

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge as required to lead and oversee a large and complex energy and utilities infrastructure organization, including but not limited to: co-generation (5.7MW), exterior utility systems and infrastructure including power generation, facility automation, and energy management and fire alarm and security systems and networks
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strong customer service approach to work efforts while motivating staff in a challenging environment
• Ability to lead by example, modeling a caring, collaborative and open culture and environment which values the individual, teams and teamwork, ethical conduct, exemplary customer service and quality results
• Ability to effectively interpret, organize and present information, ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative, collaborative and facilitation skills to obtain decisions required to move forward toward implementation
• Ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic justice, social justice, environmental justice) into all aspects of performing job duties

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental management, or a related field OR which may be obtained through equivalent experience such as might be attained through ten years of supervisory experience, of which a minimum of five years is associated with progressively responsible senior level experience
• Ten years of supervisory experience and five years of senior leadership experience within the field of utilities and infrastructure system maintenance, operation, and management including operation of a cogeneration plant, boilers, and chillers
• Demonstrated management experience leading and overseeing technical operations and services common to the field of central plant, utilities, and infrastructure organizations

License

A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver’s license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer registration as a Professional Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
• Prefer certification as a Certified Energy Manager or related credential
• Supervisory experience within a collective bargaining and represented staff environment
• Experience planning and implementing deferred maintenance, utility infrastructure, and energy efficiency projects including development of multi-year investment plans
• Experience in maintenance and operational management of a State facility, College or University, or other large-scale, multi-facility complex such as a corporate or other campus

Compensation

Classification: Administrator III

Anticipated Hiring Range: $14,712/month - $16,167/month

CSU Salary Range: $6,891/month - $22,119/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period September 3, 2025 through October 31, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

For additional details or inquiries, please contact Suzi Harris (suziharris@ucsd.edu)