The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT-UTILITIES & ENERGY MGMT to be in responsible charge of the Utilities Energy Management (UEM) unit, to plan, to manage, to administer, to organize, to develop and to supervise those resources which support, energize, enable, operate, preserve, sustain, protect, and optimize the central energy plants distribution network, related contracts management for purchased utilities, which serve UAB affiliated units. steam, chilled water, natural gas, domestic water, industrial water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, electrical distribution, and communications/ data networks). To coordinate and appropriately interface with those utilities and systems controlled by other sources such as municipalities, utility companies, other UAB partners (information technology / data physical security for example). To effectively manage and document performance of all UEM functions. UAM units shall incorporate sustainable practices as integral and essential principles of performance and operations. UAM units shall consistently integrate total cost of ownership considerations and environmental stewardship into daily and long-term decisions and actions. To facilitate and assure meaningful and consistent communication between the UEM operational units and planning, design, construction, sustainability, environmental health safety, facilities administration and similar entities. To provide input into design and construction standards, to engage, and review design documents as an integral part of the design process as the client, steward and facility manager of proposed new UEM infrastructure and upgrades to remain current. To coordinate with City, County and State entities routinely on matters of common impact and interest. To communicate with top-level management throughout the University on a regular basis in order to coordinate and process essential operational data into practice. To generate, communicate, prioritize and operationalize strategic plans for UAM and to provide regular updates and performance indicators as they relate to the responsibilities of the UAM organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Annual Salary: $146,405 - $237,905)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required (ABET-accredited institution, preferred) along with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible engineering and utilities management experience, including executive-level leadership of large, multidisciplinary organizations and management of teams of twenty-five (25) or more professional, technical, and skilled trade employees. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is desired.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license issued in the United States, at least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience. Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.