Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Utilities is a division of Facilities and Operations, made up of 135 dedicated employees responsible for providing utilities services for the university 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Services include campus-wide utilities purchasing, generation, and distribution, as well as metering and billing energy consumption for all university buildings. Distribution includes the operations and maintenance of 300 miles of underground utility systems from outdoor lighting and high voltage circuits to water mains to tunnel piping. The division also provides a wide range of engineering services primarily dedicated to energy management, the operations and maintenance of university facilities, and the utilities infrastructure.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

Provide administrative, operational, and technical leadership for the University of Michigan's Thermal-Mechanical and Civil Water Distribution Systems. Manage the procurement of natural gas and establish the fuel section budget for the Central Power Plant and Utilities department. Oversee the operational activities for the departments responsible for Mechanical Utility Distribution Systems and Outlying Boilers consisting of (3) shop trade senior supervisors, (3) program managers (planners), (1) metering systems program manager, and (28) tradespeople conducting operations and maintenance activities within the underground Mechanical Systems department (Tunnels), Outlying Boilers department, Water & Wastewater department, and mechanical systems revenue metering. Support the University's sustainability initiatives with regard to carbon reduction. Provide leadership to ensure the Utilities department's skills and organization evolve to ensure continued reliable service to campus as geo-exchange and other heating and cooling technologies are adopted.  

As a Senior Manager in Utilities, this position will:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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