Assistant Director, Energy Transition
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 26, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
08/09/2023
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127961
Position Title
Assistant Director, Energy Transition
Department this Position Reports to
Project Management Services
Hiring Range Minimum
Please inquire with https://www.helblingsearch.com
Hiring Range Maximum
Please inquire with https://www.helblingsearch.com
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
n/a
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Assistant Director for Energy Transition has primary responsibility for the planning, execution, and overall management of capital projects related to modernizing Dartmouth's energy infrastructure and reducing its carbon footprint. The program includes the design and construction of new geo-exchange bore fields, new heat pump plants, new hot water and chilled water distribution networks along with the associated conversion of building heating systems from steam to hot water. The Assistant Director plays a lead role in coordinating the various stakeholders, including senior leadership, finance, engineering, sustainability, communications, and operations, to develop a program that meets Dartmouth's sustainability goals balanced against the institution's sequencing and financial constraints. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the schedule and financial projections of the program's design and construction elements. Working with Campus Planning and other stakeholders, the Assistant Director will also oversee plans for any required swing space. The annual budget for this new program will vary from year to year over the next 10+ years and could be as high as $100 million per year.
The position is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of capital projects assigned to project managers and/or external project management firms, including planning, estimating, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting and problem solving.
Dartmouth's Campus Services Division is responsible for planning, design, construction and operation of Dartmouth's buildings, campus landscape and infrastructure. Dartmouth's facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings. These facilities serve over 5,600 students and 5,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Please inquire with https://www.helblingsearch.com
Department Contact Phone Number
https://www.helblingsearch.com
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Dartmouth College has retained Helbling & Associates to assist in the search for the Assistant Director, Energy Transition. For more information and to apply for this role, please visit Helbling & Associates' website at: https://www.helblingsearch.com
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/70105
Key Accountabilities
Description
Project Leadership and Coordination
40
Description
Program Management
35
Description
Staff Management
15
Description
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one
another should be the same way we treat our customers.
10
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
08/09/2023
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1127961
Position Title
Assistant Director, Energy Transition
Department this Position Reports to
Project Management Services
Hiring Range Minimum
Please inquire with https://www.helblingsearch.com
Hiring Range Maximum
Please inquire with https://www.helblingsearch.com
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
n/a
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Assistant Director for Energy Transition has primary responsibility for the planning, execution, and overall management of capital projects related to modernizing Dartmouth's energy infrastructure and reducing its carbon footprint. The program includes the design and construction of new geo-exchange bore fields, new heat pump plants, new hot water and chilled water distribution networks along with the associated conversion of building heating systems from steam to hot water. The Assistant Director plays a lead role in coordinating the various stakeholders, including senior leadership, finance, engineering, sustainability, communications, and operations, to develop a program that meets Dartmouth's sustainability goals balanced against the institution's sequencing and financial constraints. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the schedule and financial projections of the program's design and construction elements. Working with Campus Planning and other stakeholders, the Assistant Director will also oversee plans for any required swing space. The annual budget for this new program will vary from year to year over the next 10+ years and could be as high as $100 million per year.
The position is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of capital projects assigned to project managers and/or external project management firms, including planning, estimating, budget control, permitting, construction, scheduling, reporting and problem solving.
Dartmouth's Campus Services Division is responsible for planning, design, construction and operation of Dartmouth's buildings, campus landscape and infrastructure. Dartmouth's facilities include over 5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings. These facilities serve over 5,600 students and 5,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ten years of direct experience in planning, design and management of major capital construction projects, including LEED certified buildings.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering or architecture) or related to construction or project management or the equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience building effective capital programs.
- Ability to work with diverse and at times opposing constituencies.
- Documented success in meeting budget and schedule targets.
- Familiarity with high performance building, landscape design, construction and standards.
- Knowledge of utility systems, current energy efficient building systems, and energy conservation best practices.
- Conceptual thinker who is attentive to details.
- Familiarity with Town, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to develop and maintain project budgets, cash flow projections and schedules.
- Skills in interpreting architectural and construction contracts.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population
Please inquire with https://www.helblingsearch.com
Department Contact Phone Number
https://www.helblingsearch.com
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Dartmouth College has retained Helbling & Associates to assist in the search for the Assistant Director, Energy Transition. For more information and to apply for this role, please visit Helbling & Associates' website at: https://www.helblingsearch.com
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/70105
Key Accountabilities
Description
Project Leadership and Coordination
- Partners with key institutional leaders (e.g., Executive Vice President, Vice President of Campus Services, CFO, Director of Sustainability) to define and prioritize the energy transition program based on goals set by the President.
- Partners with Campus Services leaders (e.g., AVP of Facilities Operations and Management, Chief Operating Officer for Campus Services, Senior Director of Project Management, Director of Campus Planning, Director of Engineering, etc.) to develop project sequencing, guide the ongoing updating of financial models, and determines ideal delivery models.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for senior leadership and external meetings with the ability to clearly communicate the program's goals and plans to meet the goals.
- Keeps stakeholders well-informed of program status through regular team meetings and presentation of capital project reports. Takes leadership role to resolve areas of disagreement between project stakeholders. Collaborates and coordinates activities with the Directors and Managers within Campus Services including project scope, impact on operations, and technical specifications.
- Evaluates and tracks performance parameters. Supports reporting to administrative, faculty and trustee committees on status of infrastructure modernization program and any and all prospective and active facilities design and construction projects. Maintains master program schedule to inform coordination efforts with other work and swing space planning.
40
Description
Program Management
- Establishes estimating and cost control procedures to ensure efficient utilization of institutional funds.
- Works with considerable latitude and independence under the general guidance of the Senior Director of Project Management. Takes initiative in anticipating issues and problems that will confront the College.
- Prepares requests for proposals to procure consultants/contractors to support the work including project management firms. Evaluates proposals with others in Campus Services to award the work.
- Together with the Associate General Counsel for Facilities and other Campus Services constituents, coordinates submissions to Jurisdictional Authorities for permitting, and ensures compliance with appropriate regulations.
- Responsible for project quality control and cost control. Provides budget updates, reviews proposed change orders and discusses project issues with the Director as needed. Coordinates the value engineering process.
- Establishes relationships with key building/facility personnel and campus stakeholders to understand the impact of planned construction and to create campus-wide mitigation strategies.
35
Description
Staff Management
- Guides and gives technical and managerial assistance to subordinate employees in the performance of their duties. Collaborates with the Sr. Director to ensure parallel personnel administration policies and objectives among staff.
- Oversees external project management firm(s) and ensures consistent management and reporting practices. Monitors staffing levels to ensure owner's requirements are met.
- Works with Campus Services Financial Office to ensure appropriate fiscal, procurement, and resource administration within area of responsibility.
- Serves as a role-model, advocate, and mentor to direct reports and staff. Creates and sustains an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, respect, and accountability.
15
Description
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one
another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- In conjunction with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging Council and Communications subcommittee communicate initiatives coming from the Council using a variety of media outlets.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide DEI initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fair, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI-related initiatives within the division and College.
10
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Additional Document #1
- Additional Document #2
