UNIV - Director of HVAC and Controls - Facilities Management

The Director of HVAC and Controls will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and administrative oversight for the AC Shop, Control Shop and Facilities Response Center, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical, building automation, and facilities response systems across the Medical University of South Carolina Charleston Division. This role supports both university and hospital facilities and is responsible for the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of daily operations, capital projects, energy efficiency programs, and emergency response activities. 

The Director manages multidisciplinary technical teams and collaborates with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet operational goals, maintain compliance, and optimize building performance in a complex healthcare and higher education environment. 

Operational Oversight & Leadership – 30%

• Directs daily operations of the AC Shop, Controls Shop and Facilities Response Center.
• Establishes strategic goals, performance benchmarks, and operational priorities for assigned units. 
• Manages in-house technical staff, including hiring, training, work assignments, performance evaluations, and professional development. 
• Oversees operational and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational objectives. 
• Provides final approval for operational and technical decisions, contracts, and code interpretations affecting assigned areas. 

Engineering & Technical Management – 25%

• Provides expert technical direction for HVAC, building automation controls and facilities response operations. 
• Reviews engineering and design documents to ensure compliance with building codes, university standards, and operational requirements. 
• Oversees the design, optimization, and implementation of building automation system strategies to improve efficiency and reliability. 
• Ensures safe operation and maintenance of mechanical and control systems in compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable codes. 

Energy & Efficiency Initiatives – 15%

• Develops and manages a utility benchmarking and energy conservation program for key facilities.   
• Identifies, evaluates, and implements energy efficiency projects, balancing operational needs and financial feasibility. 
• Recommends and executes building automation adjustments to improve performance and reduce energy use while maintaining comfort and compliance with research and healthcare requirements. 

Facilities Response & Emergency Preparedness - 15%

• Directs the Facilities Response Center to ensure timely, effective handling of service requests, operational issues, and emergencies. 
• Oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 
• Leads operational response planning for system failures, weather events, and other emergencies. 

Collaboration & Compliance – 15%

• Serves as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders for assigned areas. 
• Coordinates with other Facilities Management leaders to align operations and capital improvement initiatives. 
• Participates in and leads regulatory inspections to maintain continuous compliance and readiness.