Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

This position will serve as the lead for the NextGen P3 (Public, Private Partnership) Energy Program on behalf of the university, working with and managing external, technical, legal, and financial consultants to oversee and manage the NextGen Energy Program. This position reports directly to the Deputy Chief Facilities Officer.

Preferences:

Ten (10) years of experience on energy or infrastructure P3 projects.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a MBA, Masters of Engineering or Masters of Public Administration.
Knowledge of energy, engineering, and technical systems.

Physical Demands:

Incumbent works predominantly in an office environment; however, incumbent is required to travel to meetings both on and off campus. When visiting job sites, the incumbent is expected to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Must be able to work on active construction sites. Must be able to climb stairs and inspect mechanical and electrical equipment located in high areas and confined spaces. Position is telework eligible, up to once per week, subject to departmental approval.
Essential status: Catastrophic & Weather/Other

Licenses/Certifications:

The incumbent may be required to attend meetings in person on campus and/or travel off-site to meetings. If driving a State vehicle, the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid MD Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience managing business operations. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
 

Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references.

 

Best Consideration Date: December 11, 2026

 

Posting Close Date: N/A

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Visa requirement:

**This position does not provide sponsorship or VISA.**

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPA-FM-P&C-NextGen P3 Energy

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$130,000 - $156,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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