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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Associate Director - Engineering & Architecture in Menlo Park, California
Associate Director - Engineering & Architecture
Job ID
6016
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Regular
SLAC Job Postings
Position Overview
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory operates two million square feet of premier scientific research and experimental buildings, laboratories, clean rooms, light fabrication, office and conference room spaces, on a 426-acre site in Menlo Park, CA.
Under the general direction of the Director of the Facilities and Operations Division, the Associate Director of Engineering & Architecture will be responsible for the Facility Engineering Department, which is tasked with:
Conventional Facility Design
Design Management of Construction
Owners’ representative services
Commissioning
Code Compliance & Review
The Facilities Engineering department consists of 30+ staff consisting of Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Controls Engineers, Architectural services, drafters, and support staff. The Associate Director of Engineering & Architecture serves as the primary coordination point with the Campus Planning, Project Management, Construction Management Departments and with Major Project Directors.
Your specific responsibilities include:
Identify long-range facility project/program needs.
Define and lead conventional facility engineering activities..
Plan and direct department activities. .
Hold managers accountable for meeting established goals.
Interface with senior management to develop and implement lab-wide strategic planning
Develop and mentor managers and senior professionals.
Exercise advanced knowledge and application of relevant codes & regulations.
Develop and implement procedures, policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
Define activities of assigned groups, assess staffing needs, commit resources, evaluate performance, and develop staff.
Oversee technical professionals responsible for a comprehensive, multi-faceted facility.
Research and recommend division policies and strategies.
Responsible for providing leadership, broad oversight, and implementation of strategic and tactical planning, design services, and operational workflows, technical oversight of infrastructure planning, and infrastructure resiliency/reliability.
Lead strategic planning, multiyear project prioritization, planning, and funding, and strategic condition assessment programs.
Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Identify and assess systems and components critical to the continuous operation of the Lab.
Ensure adherence to regulations, policies and principles of safety, financial management, human resources, contracting, information systems, environmental regulations, and facilities management.
Articulate facility information through various venues such as discussions, meetings, fact sheets, reports, design documentation, briefings, and presentations.
Develop and review policies and procedures; interpret and manage policies and procedures for assigned area.
Clarify and resolve complex problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields; develop or oversee program implementation within assigned area. Implement and oversee condition assessment programs. Manage assigned projects.
Research and develop new initiatives and technology to improve service, enhance revenue, and realize system wide opportunities.
Other duties may also be assigned.
Manage Systems Engineering & Reliability Assessments.
Lead and/or oversee Root Cause Analysis investigations.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area, or combination of technical education, training, and experience. Ten years of related, progressively responsible experience requiring extensive leadership and strategic expertise in facilities operations, maintenance, and planning, performing duties similar to those listed above.
Strong technical engineering expertise.
Experience managing and developing engineering staff as an A&E.
Understanding of uptime management and construction in an active facility.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with AutoCAD and BlueBeam Revu. Revit/Navis experience preferred.
Overseeing peer review, plan check, and requirements management processes.
Demonstrated ability to ensure quality, schedule, and budget in execution of design and construction.
Demonstrated technical skills to lead teams in troubleshooting and resolving system operational issues.
Understand and apply root cause analysis to equipment failure and facility incidents in order to prevent recurrence.
Certifications and Licenses:
- Professional Engineering licensure highly preferred
SLAC Manager Competencies:
Results through Others: Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.
Aligns Priorities: Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans.
Applies Lab Acumen: Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth.
Navigates Complexity: Manages a multitude of information and complex circumstances to discern what is most important; demonstrates effective problem-solving, decision-making, and takes appropriate action, even in difficult situations or with conflicting data.
Builds Trust: Earns trust and credibility from team members, peers and stakeholders; demonstrates SLAC values of respect and integrity.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve team, department/directorate and lab goals.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences; delivers clear and appropriate written and verbal communications; makes clear and impactful presentations to a variety of internal and external audiences.
Self-Awareness: Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan.
Team Effectiveness: Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative team environment; leverages team members’ strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.
Purpose & Vision: Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Job Classification: Facilities Services Manager 4
Grade: N, Job Code: 4364
Duration: Regular continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $201,000 to $262,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.
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