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Position Title:
Engineer Manager or Director
Job Category:
Limited
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Arch & Eng Dir (Inst)
Job Duties:
This position is an advanced technical leadership position responsible for assisting in the development and protection of the more than 64 million gross square foot and $21 billion replacement value of Universities of Wisconsin facility infrastructure. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Capital Planning and Budget. This position also supervises at least 2.0 FTE within the Office of Capital Planning and Budget. Final placement within the Engineer Manager or Engineer Director role will be based upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Create and deliver capital budget and project progress/status reports.
Exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Develop and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and requests for all proposed and pending construction and renovation capital projects to ensure efficient completion.
Provide technical expertise and leadership for UWs institutions, UWSA leadership, and other individuals of authority regarding campus master, long-range, and biennial facilities planning.
Assist in the development of facility engineering and sustainability related policies and standards for the Universities of Wisconsin. This includes active involvement in planning, identification, and evaluation of alternative concepts and problem solving; cost estimates; and programming for a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, sustainable, and civil engineering issues and projects.
Represent the Universities of Wisconsin during project development and approval, architect/engineer/planner consultant selection, facility design, and providing general engineering consulting and technical assistance to all UWs institutions.
Directly participate in developing the biennial capital budget and agenda materials for Board of Regent and State Building Commission meetings.
Settle disputes in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering issues within the Universities of Wisconsin.
Department:
The Office of Capital Planning and Budget provides support to the Board of Regents, the 13 institutions of Universities of Wisconsin, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Facilities Development, and the State of Wisconsin Building Commission. The office offers institutional partners guidance and expertise in capital planning, budgeting, administration of the UWSA managed design and construction program, architectural/engineering assistance as well as real estate services to support the institutions in developing and maintaining their biggest single physical investment – university facilities. The office also develops the Board of Regents biennial capital budget request and submits it to the state’s Department of Administration for its recommendation as part of the governor’s biennial state building program.
Compensation:
The Engineer Manager is a full-time, salaried (exempt), academic staff position.
The Engineer Director is a full-time, salaried (exempt), limited position.
Well-qualified candidates for the Engineer Manager role can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $120,000 - $140,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Well-qualified candidates for the Engineer Director role can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $130,000 - $150,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
5 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering planning, design and technical issues.
3 years of experience in physical facilities design and construction in a complex organization.
Formal supervisory experience, including experience coaching, mentoring, and directing the work of employees.
Ability to travel up to 50 percent time.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge and skill in long-range utility and engineering systems planning, budgeting, and practices.
Knowledge of engineering terminology and concepts.
Knowledge of facilities operations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including the ability to negotiate and solve complex problems involving multiple constituencies.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, CADD, and other common computer tools.
Work Location:
An in-office requirement is expected three days per week with the option to work the remaining two days off-site/remote. Flexible Work Agreements are subject to change at any time.
Application Information:
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 pm, Monday, November 17, 2025. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
Contact Information:
Questions may be addressed to: Shelby Buchanan, HR Manager, Shelby.Buchanan@wisconsin.edu
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for Universities of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
Universities of Wisconsin fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.
Special Notes
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request by contacting uwshr@wisconsin.edu.
The Universities of Wisconsin is required to conduct a criminal background and sexual harassment check for the selected finalist prior to employment.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on, before, or after the effective date of appointment.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
Benefits Information
Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through the closing date. However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
Clery Act information
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
