The University of Iowa is seeking a Manager, Controls Engineering. This position manages the Controls Engineering Team within Facilities Management (FM), providing leadership support for the individuals who perform a variety of services across GEF (General Education Fund) and Auxiliary campus customers: controls program creation, controls automation network support, test and balancing, etc.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the and .

Duties to Include:

• Managing the business of the Controls Engineering Team in connection to the goals of the FM strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for bringing forward suggestions for continuous improvement (ex: initiating renewal projects and supporting justification, implementing cultural change, building relationships across the organization, etc.)
• Engaging in project design conversations, providing estimates, and ensuring ideal construction sequencing for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) support work from the team.
• Customer-facing for a wide variety of complex customers and partners at the University of Iowa—including but not limited to: Office of Animal Research, Information Technology, Fire/Life Safety team members, collegiate researchers in critical lab spaces, Engie (utilities operator), design professionals, maintenance technicians, controls system vendors, contractors, etc.
• Provides servant leadership for the Controls Engineering Team—working collaboratively on ideas and suggestions for how to improve issues across campus.
• Requires flexibility to support campus during critical response scenarios such as extreme cold weather events.

Location: University Services Building (USB)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

 

About Facilities Management:

Facilities Management (FM) is a service unit of approximately 500 employees who work behind the scenes, 24 hours a day, serving the University of Iowa as stewards for our downtown Iowa City campus and Oakdale campus in Coralville. FM staff coordinate campus master planning, manage design and construction, and maintain and clean the buildings and grounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional experience (typically 5-7 years) of related experience in the controls/automation field
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) Control
• Three years prior management experience including demonstrated experience with the performance management cycle and budgeting
• Extensive experience in construction management: document and contract writing, negotiation, and interpretation
• Extensive experience with facilities management and building operations methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team placing a strong focus on customer service and TCO (total cost of ownership) stewardship principles
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering
• Proven demonstration of customer service skills with HVAC systems and/or complex commercial facilities
• Skilled in developing improvement concept and justification documents such as business plans
• Building Commissioning certificate
• Experience working in or with a higher education setting
• Experience with process improvement and change management in the workplace
• Experience with Johnson Controls and/or Schneider EcoStruxure Building Operation platforms
• Experience with AiM as a CMMS

 

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at or 319-467-0719.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.