Current Employment Opportunities
Facility Planning & Engineering
Director
Administrative Rank VI
The Director of Facility Planning and Engineering is responsible for managing the University capital projects program and for recommending and implementing projects relating to campus facilities and energy management programs. Specific responsibilities of the position include designing facility renovation projects to meet the educational mission of the University, drafting architectural and construction documents, creating minor capital project bid documents and coordinating projects to their successful completion. The Director will also recommend and develop energy saving strategies that promote conservation and effect cost savings, pursue federal and other funding for energy related projects, act as University liaison with environmental agencies to provide early scoping procedures, and environmental procedures, and environmental assessments. The Director works closely with the Connecticut Department of Public Safety and WCSU offices to insure that University facilities conform to all applicable building and life safety code requirements.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in architectural engineering, or a related field, is required. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in educational facilities planning and management is required as is extensive experience interacting with State agencies governing capital projects (i.e.; D.P.W., O.P.M., Dept. of Public Safety, various legislative committees). A broad knowledge of physical plant operations including: building and grounds design and repair, mechanical, electrical and conveyance systems, building and life safety code conformance and ADA requirements is required. The successful candidate will hold a license to practice architecture or be a professional engineer in the State of Connecticut. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace and the ability to work with students, faculty and staff from various backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Salary range: $78,500 to $88,700 plus a comprehensive benefit package.
To apply: Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Ms. Carolyn Lanier, Director of Recruitment, WCSU, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 by Friday, March 21, 2008.
