Mechanical Trades Supervisor

• Serve as a visionary leader in the evolution of campus utility systems, executing plans to meet and exceed objectives related to reliability, resiliency, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.


• Drive strategic portfolio-wide initiatives that result in reduced carbon emissions and operational excellence.


• Represent the University and the Department in interactions with leadership, faculty, students, clients, suppliers, and external engineering and architectural firms.


• Oversee and manage the mechanical trades team to ensure continuous and reliable services across campus, minimizing unscheduled interruptions.


• Coordinate energy procurement and utilization within the campus's central utility plants to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.


• Identify mechanical issues impacting energy consumption; analyze heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting systems to optimize operations. Advise maintenance teams on energy-efficient strategies and recommend project priorities.


• Participate in the selection of consulting services and oversee the development and review of designs, working drawings, estimates, and specifications for utility infrastructure projects.


• Forecast and manage the utility portfolio budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial targets.


• Provide technical leadership during the design, construction, and turnover processes for projects, fostering collaboration across teams.


• Maintain professional relationships with external stakeholders, including other universities, technical organizations, engineering firms, contractors, and regulatory agencies.


• Evaluate team performance, recommend staffing levels, and address personnel issues as necessary.


• Serve as a role model to union staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect and accountability.

• Prior experience in construction, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing fields is highly valued, along with strong initiative and excellent organizational skills.


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical trades, with a proven track record in leadership roles.


• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, energy efficiency practices, and sustainability initiatives.


• Collaborative leader who can mentor staff and develop positive relationships across a variety of stakeholders; and preferably manage unionized workforces.


• Ability to develop and implement short- and long-term plans with a data-driven approach to decision-making.


• Strong budget management skills and ability to oversee complex financial plans and contractual agreements.


• Excellent interpersonal and proactive communication skills, paired with strong presentation abilities, to effectively represent the department within the University and beyond.


• Flexible, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to leadership and operations.