Associate Managing Director, Technical Services Energy & Utilities Team at Texas Tech University

Another Sources clientTexas Tech University is recruiting anAssociate Managing Director Technical Services Energy & Utilitiesto join their team onsite in Lubbock Texas.

This is a fully onsite leadership role on a vibrant and growing campus.Relocation support is available for this role come join the Red Raiders!

Heresa little about Texas Tech University:

Established in 1923 Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 institution recognized forvery highresearch activity and impact. With more than40000 studentsacross 10 colleges along with schools of law and veterinary medicine Texas Tech serves as the flagship institution of a system committed to advancing education research and economic development across Texas and beyond.

Located in Lubbock known as the Hub City the university sits on a beautiful1850 acrecampus in a thriving and affordable community of over300000 residents. The region offers a unique blend of culture music arts and accessibility to major cities like Dallas and Austin.

Texas Tech is also a fun and engaging place to work. Employees enjoy access to Red Raider athletics cultural performances museums and campus amenities along with recognition as one of the nations Top Energy Saving Campuses. The institution prioritizes employee well-being with strong health programs recreational facilities and support resources.

Learn more about working at Texas Tech: this role:

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity supporting the backbone of a major research universitys infrastructure. As Texas Tech continues to expand its research enterprise and pursue AAU aspirations the reliability efficiency and innovation of its utilities systems are more critical than ever.

The Associate Managing Director serves as a key leader within the Operations Division and the operational right hand to the Senior Managing Director overseeing complex utility systems that power the universitys academic research and campus life environments.Reporting tosenior leadership and managing a large technical team this role provides day-to-day leadership of plant operations while contributing to long-term strategy planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is not a hands-on operator role but a leadership position responsible for guiding teams informing decisions and helping shape the future direction of utilities operations at Texas Tech. Success in this role will come from building strong relationships with the team bringing forward thoughtful ideas and driving both day-to-day execution and long-term improvements across the operation.

Why This Role is Unique

• Opportunity to lead operations supporting a rapidly growing R1 research university

• Direct impact on critical infrastructure that powers academic research and campus life

• Ability to shape and improve a large-scale utilities operation during a period of growth and transformation

• Visibility and partnership with senior leadership on strategic initiatives

• Long-term career growth aligned with campus expansion and increased complexity

Scope & Impact

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for central and satellite utility plants including steam chilled water RO water compressed air and gas systems

• Oversee two central heating and cooling plants satellite facilities and campus wide distribution networks

• Lead and develop a team of 40 plus professionals across instrumentation and plant maintenance

• Foster a culture of safety accountability innovation and continuous improvement

• Co-managean annual operating budget exceeding $20 million driving cost efficiency and sustainability

• Establish KPIs SOPs and performance metrics aligned with university goals

• Direct maintenance repairs capital improvements andlong-termasset planning

• Partner with planning design and construction teams on major capital projects

• Serve as a technical advisor on infrastructure investments and lifecycle planning

• Ensure compliance with all environmental safety and regulatory standards

• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies and oversee audits and risk management programs

• Lead emergency response coordination and serve on leadership on call rotation

• Build strong partnerships across campus stakeholders vendors and leadership teams

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in utilities energy services or similar complex environments

• Deep technical knowledge of central utility systems including steam chilled water RO or deionized water HVAC controls and mechanical systems

• Experience managing large scale infrastructure operations and maintenance programs

• Demonstratedleadership in team development performance management and organizational planning

• Strong analytical anddecision makingcapabilities in complex operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering or related field

• Professional Engineer license in Texas

• 5 plus years of leadership experience in higher education or research environments

• Strong communicationskills with the ability to influence senior leadership and diverse stakeholders

• Experience with large scale system commissioning capital planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

Theanticipatedsalary range for this position is$106000 to $120000 annually depending on experience.

Texas Tech offers a robust benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health insurance and retirementplansas a state institution

• Access to recreational facilities fitness programs and wellness initiatives

• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support

• Discounts on athletics tickets golf memberships and campus arts programming

• A dynamic campus environment with cultural events performances and community engagement opportunities

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