Manager, Electrical and Fire Safety Systems

* Work with Project Managers to provide technical expertise and perform project management functions.* Provide recommendations about staffing priorities, budgets, schedules, scope requirements, coordination/communication with key stakeholders and formalized reporting to management.* Ensure project progress, costs, and outcomes are consistent with established budgets, schedules and scope requirements.* Establish training plans, organize, and conduct technical and safety/awareness training for direct reports and others (e.g.building maintenance technicians, contractors, emergency responder personnel) as necessary.* Maintain current knowledge of relevant university standards and all applicable codes and regulations.* High school diploma or equivalent.* 5-8 years of relevant experience.* A DC Master Electricians license in good standing for at least the past two years.* At least 2 years managing 5 or more licensed electricians & technicians.* At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in the design and construction of and/or the operations and maintenance of electrical systems including experience with Medium Voltage equipment and associated safety training.* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design specifications.* Understanding of and experience with medium voltage (120 V - 13.8 KV) and low voltage (< 120V) electrical systems.* Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies.* Experience working with critical operations and customers in a building environment.* A demonstrated capability, willingness and flexibility to work other than normal business hours including holidays, as needed for emergency situations.* Experience working with minimal supervision.* Excellent problem-solving skills.* Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association & National Electric Code, District of Columbia and IBC codes.* Understanding of and experience with both fire detection/alarm and fire suppression/extinguishing systems.* Experience contracting for (or bidding or buying) labor, equipment and materials associated with electrical and/or fire safety systems.* Professional Engineer’s license or a Bachelor of Science in Construction, Engineering, or Fire Protection in lieu of, or in addition to, a Master Electrician’s license.* Military or Fire Department Leadership experience as an officer (commissioned or non-commissioned).* Additional years of Operations and Maintenance work experience with Medium Voltage electrical systems.* NICET Fire Alarm Certification.* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an

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