UNIV - Director of HVAC and Controls - Facilities Management

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Director of HVAC and Controls provides 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. While not providing direct oversight, the Director also works in close coordination with the Sheet Metal Shop to align on projects and operations that impact HVAC and building systems. Supporting both university and hospital facilities, this role is responsible for the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of daily operations, capital projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and emergency response efforts.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of building operations and/or engineering management experience in the healthcare or higher education industry.
Broad knowledge of HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, building automation systems, utilities, and total building systems.
Experience managing design and construction of large-scale capital infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of energy benchmarking, management, and conservation practices.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and operational issues.
Expertise in energy efficiency analysis and implementation.
Proficiency in operational and project budget management.
Strong leadership and team management skills for multidisciplinary technical staff.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and gain commitment from stakeholders.
Proficiency in reading, reviewing, and analyzing engineering and construction documents.
Knowledge of construction standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
High-level analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work in a healthcare and higher education environment with 24/7 operational demands.
Availability for emergency response outside of regular working hours.
A bachelor's degree and five years relevant program management experience.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Possess good finger dexterity.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to work in dusty areas.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina.
Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.