Director Of Campus Capital Program

ENGIE North America is searching for a Director of Campus Capital Program to be located in Iowa City, IA on the University of Iowa campus. The Director of Campus Capital Program represents the “Operator” in the day-to-day management of the “O&M and Capital Program Agreement” with the Concessionaire as well as with the university (end-customer)

• Closely works with, and takes direction from, the Director of the Central Capital Projects team
• Formally represent the “Operator” in the day-to-day management of the “O&M and Capital Program Agreement” with the Concessionaire as well as with the university (end-customer)
• Shares innovations and best practices with ENGIE’s other campus capital program directors in ENGIE’s higher education portfolio and the central capex team
• Is responsible for the P&L of the campus Capital Improvement program, closely coordinating with the Director of Energy Delivery while contractually reporting to the Director of Energy Solutions in a client-contractor relationship
• Leads a functionally diverse team of engineers, project managers, project coordinators, and construction managers, that develops, sells, and executes energy system capital improvement projects on university campuses where ENGIE has a long-term partnership

Iowa:

ENGIE at the University of Iowa employs over 100 energy professionals in the trades, technical specialties, engineering, management and support to operate the utility production and distribution systems, driving toward greater use of renewable and sustainable fuels.

What you’ll do:

• Provide a turnkey service to the Director of Energy Solutions while supporting him/her with stakeholder and customer relations management
• Flourish and maintain cooperative and collaborative interaction with various university departments and managers for the long-term success of the Concession Agreement
• Liaise with ENGIE North America and ENGIE Global IPOS (industrial projects oversight and support) teams
• Lead the digital solutions implementation on campuses
• Under the technical guidance of the Director of Central Capital Projects Team, implement and share best practices and resources
• Support the academic collaboration part of the Concession Agreement as appropriate
• Liaise with ENGIE Labs and import/partner/acquire disruptive and innovative ideas, processes, and products from the university faculty and students into ENGIE businesses
• Lead and manage the campus capital projects team to deliver, at a minimum, the business plan capital program in terms of development, sales (approval by the university), and execution (construction and project management) on budget, on time, with successful health, safety, environmental, public relations, and D&I performance.

What you bring:

• Represent ENGIE on campus, adhering and championing campus rules, customs, and practices
• 10 Plus years of work experience in a related field
• Experience in P3s is a plus
• An MBA or related post-graduate degree is preferred
• 3+ Years experience in campus energy systems design, development, and construction is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• Meet, at a minimum, and exceed the concession business plan capital project development targets. Deliver the projects on time, on budget, with successful health, safety, environmental, public relations, and Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) performance
• Experience working within higher education environment preferred
• Maintain exceptional level of organization and professionalism
• Moderate travel requirements (<10%) to other ENGIE campuses/offices, conferences, etc.
• Experience presenting and speaking publicly to senior executives
• Operate within high-pressure environment of a large university campus
• Attend internal meetings and conference calls, in person and remotely
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consistently identify challenges and present resolutions, in support of long-term partnership goals
• Hire, retain and develop the campus capital projects team

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on limited occasions
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license / clear driving record
• Ability to use a Company issued computer
• Eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities

Iowa:
In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
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• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick Leave, parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• Salary Range: $105,910 - $270,530 USD annually
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• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors

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