<p>Colgate University is a leading American institution known for its academic excellence and stunning campus. The Mechanical Trades Supervisor will lead the evolution of its campus utility systems. This role offers the opportunity to drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency while supporting Colgate's commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a passionate and collaborative leader to proactively engage with stakeholders, mentor a dynamic team, and manage a unionized workforce.</p> <p>Accountabilities</p> <ul> <li>Serve as a visionary leader in the evolution of campus utility systems, executing plans to meet and exceed objectives related to reliability, resiliency, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. </li><li>Drive strategic portfolio-wide initiatives that result in reduced carbon emissions and operational excellence. </li><li>Represent the University and the Department in interactions with leadership, faculty, students, clients, suppliers, and external engineering and architectural firms. </li><li>Oversee and manage the mechanical trades team to ensure continuous and reliable services across campus, minimizing unscheduled interruptions. </li><li>Coordinate energy procurement and utilization within the campus's central utility plants to maximize efficiency and minimize cost. </li><li>Identify mechanical issues impacting energy consumption; analyze heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting systems to optimize operations. Advise maintenance teams on energy-efficient strategies and recommend project priorities. </li><li>Participate in the selection of consulting services and oversee the development and review of designs, working drawings, estimates, and specifications for utility infrastructure projects. </li><li>Forecast and manage the utility portfolio budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial targets. </li><li>Provide technical leadership during the design, construction, and turnover processes for projects, fostering collaboration across teams. </li><li>Maintain professional relationships with external stakeholders, including other universities, technical organizations, engineering firms, contractors, and regulatory agencies. </li><li>Evaluate team performance, recommend staffing levels, and address personnel issues as necessary. </li><li>Serve as a role model to union staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect and accountability. </li></ul> <p>Technical Competencies</p> <p>Name Strategy/Operations Description</p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to develop, prioritize, execute, and monitor strategic operational plans with a focus on cost-effectiveness and technology integration. </li><li>Demonstrated ability in translating high-level strategic objectives into actionable, manageable projects. </li><li>Expertise in project management and scheduling software to enhance efficiency and execution. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership in advancing institutional sustainability initiatives, including efforts to reduce Colgate University's carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality. </li><li>Strong general knowledge of building and grounds systems, with specialized expertise in designated areas of responsibility. </li></ul> <p>Name Analytics/Operational Efficiencies Description</p> <ul> <li>Proven ability to leverage technology to monitor, assess, and enhance operational efficiency. </li><li>Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills to evaluate trends, measure effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making. </li><li>Proficient in data analysis, including tracking, manipulating, and interpreting data to identify patterns and trends. </li><li>Skilled in translating insights into actionable recommendations for process improvements and operational enhancements. </li></ul> <p>Name Stakeholder Relations Description</p> <ul> <li>Manages relationships with stakeholders by facilitating meaningful interactions and fostering collaboration. </li><li>Actively engages with a variety of stakeholders to understand their concerns, interests, and needs. </li><li>Provides updates and ensures stakeholders are informed about key developments, changes, and decisions. </li><li>Manages stakeholder expectations by setting clear goals, timelines, and deliverables. </li><li>Resolves stakeholder concerns with professionalism, providing effective solutions and follow-ups. </li><li>Builds and maintains strong professional relationships to advance the institution's reputation. </li><li>Utilizes stakeholder feedback to inform decisions and improve programs, services, or policies. </li></ul> <p>Name Managerial Skills Description</p> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of Colgate managerial processes and requirements, to include:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to fairly and accurately assess employee performance in accordance with university practices. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of federal and state regulations, as they apply to the university policies and guidelines related to human resource s sufficient to effectively select new employees, recommend pay actions, determine employment status and initiate or approve employee changes in status. </li></ul> <p>Demonstrated ability to select, develop and retain high performing work teams, to include:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated ability to develop employee skills, performance, and behaviors. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and communicate with employees on issues of pay, performance and development. </li></ul> <p>Name Union Description</p> <ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of Colgate-specific union agreements, ensuring compliance and effective implementation. </li><li>Proven ability to collaborate with union representatives and employees to foster a positive and productive work environment. </li><li>Skilled in navigating labor relations to support fair and effective workplace practices. </li></ul> <p>Behavioral Competencies</p> <p>Name Personal Accountability for Results Description</p> <p>Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.</p> <p>Name Effective Communication Description</p> <p>Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.</p> <p>Name Problem Solving and Decision Making Description</p> <p>Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.</p> <p>Name Change Management Description</p> <p>Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.</p> <p>Name Leadership and Teamwork Description</p> <p>Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.</p> <p>Name Creativity and Innovation Description</p> <p>Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.</p> <p>Name Diversity and Inclusion Description</p> <p>Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.</p> <p>Name Sustainability Description</p> <p>Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.</p>