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Director, Infrastructure and Utilities

Director, Infrastructure and Utilities

Caltech • Pasadena, CA, United States
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Infrastructure and Utilities

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations and Services, the Director of Infrastructure and Utilities is a key staff position within Facilities Operations and Service. The Director will serve as a senior leader to a large technical team comprised of plant operators, technicians, instrumentation and controls specialists, and electrical engineering.

This role requires a proactive and collaborative leader who communicates effectively with technical teams, senior administrators, and campus partners. The Director must be comfortable translating complex technical information into clear recommendations, guiding staff development, fostering a constructive team culture, and driving execution of major utility initiatives and infrastructure plans.

This is an Essential Reporting position. In the event of an emergency on campus, an employee designated as essential reporting has essential job skills that are needed for response and recovery and is expected to report to Campus as soon as possible.

Essential Job Duties

  • Provide 24/7 operational oversight for Caltech's Central Plant and all major campus utilities, including chilled water, steam, power generation, and deionized water systems.
  • Manage campus and plant automation teams; oversee the Building Management System (BMS), controls infrastructure, and metering distribution.
  • Supervise key functional roles including the Campus Facilities Electrical Engineer and Energy Manager.
  • Guide the strategic development and performance of the Caltech BMS and analytics tools.
  • Oversee all campus power systems, engineering, and utility infrastructure planning.
  • Manage utility information and data in the Institute's ArcGIS tools to ensure alignment with the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS).
  • Execute utility and energy master planning initiatives aligned with departmental goals and planning priorities.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing central plant and campus utility operations.
  • Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in facilities operations, engineering, or utility infrastructure environments.
  • Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), controls, and automation software.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with asset management practices, including lifecycle and efficiency development.
  • Experience with ArcGIS tools for utility mapping, planning, and shutdown coordination.
  • Proven success leading and developing technical and skilled trades teams in Facilities, Engineering, and Facilities Information System environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
  • Experience leading technical teams in a complex academic, research, or industrial environment.
  • Experience with Tridium, SkySpark, or similar building automation and data analytics tools.
  • Experience implementing GIS-based tools for utility management, shutdown coordination, and infrastructure management.
  • Hands-on experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems and knowledge of strategic asset management practices.
  • Strong understanding of energy management principles and optimization of central utility or chilled water plant systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a high-performing, service-focused, and collaborative team culture.

Required Documents

  • Resume.
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