What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Trades Innovation Manager position at Colgate University?
About the Job
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate and collaborative leader to drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency at Colgate University. The successful candidate will serve as a visionary leader in the evolution of campus utility systems.
Job Description
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
