Head of Facility and Energy Management (Jacobs University Bremen)

If you enjoy a dynamic, international working environment and like to work in a highly motivated and friendly team, you are in the right place! You can expect an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies as well as interesting and challenging tasks. As part of your induction, you will be optimally prepared for your area of responsibility. Become part of our Constructor Community and, at the earliest possible date, join our Facility and Energy Management team in the north of Bremen on a full-time basis as Head of Facility & Energy Management (m/f/d) (full time; 38.5 hrs./week) As Head of Facility & Energy Management, you ensure that our infrastructure is not only safe and cost-effective, but also enables great work, collaboration, and daily experiences for employees, students, and guests. Your responsibilities: Professional Duties Define and execute the strategy for Facility and Energy Management Oversee technical, commercial, and infrastructural facility operations Plan and manage construction, renovation, and expansion projects Manage budgets and ensure cost-efficient use of resources Ensure reliable daily operations and smooth process execution Lead project and construction meetings Manage warranty claims and ensure quality standards Manage external service providers for cleaning and catering and ensure service quality and contract performance Take ownership of office management and room allocation Lead space management and ensure effective use of campus facilities Establish and manage inventory systems and asset transparency Drive sustainability and energy management initiatives Ensure effective on-call duty coverage for facility operations, guaranteeing timely response to technical faults and infrastructure issues Leadership Responsibilities Lead and develop the Facility and Energy Management department Define goals and ensure consistent execution Manage, coach, and develop team members Build a strong and accountable team culture Ensure succession planning Partner with HR on hiring, development, and employee matters Act as key contact for internal stakeholders and external partners Align facility, space, and service strategies with organizational needs Your qualifications: Completed degree or equivalent professional qualification in electrical engineering, facility management, or a comparable technical field Strong technical expertise in building systems, infrastructure, and facility operations Solid understanding of commercial aspects, including budgeting, cost control, and contract management Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners Strong German and English language skills, both written and spoken Confident handling of standard digital tools and systems What you can expect at Constructor University: We are an international, world-class private university embarking on an exciting journey of growth and expanding our portfolio. Join us and become a part of our global teams! The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance Individual on-boarding, career- and development planning Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (formerly Qualitrain) In collaboration with Deutsche Dienstrad – Lease a company bike, whether it's a bicycle, road bike, or e-bike, for both private and business use. Green campus with extensive dining options and recreation areas, take the tour: Campus Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability, environmental sustainability, equal opportunities and high ethical values Constructor University unequivocally guarantees the academic freedom of every member of the faculty, as well as every other member of the Constructor University community. We encourage diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, social, religious, political, and national backgrounds, as well as in individual lifestyle. Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer. Your application: We look forward to your application. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact job-application@constructor.university. Please note that only applications submitted through the official application portal will be considered for recognition. If you like working with happy, enthusiastic colleagues, you'll enjoy your career with us! If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

If you enjoy a dynamic, international working environment and like to work in a highly motivated and friendly team, you are in the right place! You can expect an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies as well as interesting and challenging tasks. As part of your induction, you will be optimally prepared for your area of responsibility.

Become part of our Constructor Community and, at the earliest possible date, join our Facility and Energy Management team in the north of Bremen on a full-time basis as

Head of Facility & Energy Management (m/f/d)

(full time; 38.5 hrs./week)

As Head of Facility & Energy Management, you ensure that our infrastructure is not only safe and cost-effective, but also enables great work, collaboration, and daily experiences for employees, students, and guests.

Your responsibilities:

Professional Duties

Define and execute the strategy for Facility and Energy Management
Oversee technical, commercial, and infrastructural facility operations
Plan and manage construction, renovation, and expansion projects
Manage budgets and ensure cost-efficient use of resources
Ensure reliable daily operations and smooth process execution
Lead project and construction meetings
Manage warranty claims and ensure quality standards
Manage external service providers for cleaning and catering and ensure service quality and contract performance
Take ownership of office management and room allocation
Lead space management and ensure effective use of campus facilities
Establish and manage inventory systems and asset transparency
Drive sustainability and energy management initiatives
Ensure effective on-call duty coverage for facility operations, guaranteeing timely response to technical faults and infrastructure issues

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Facility and Energy Management department
Define goals and ensure consistent execution
Manage, coach, and develop team members
Build a strong and accountable team culture
Ensure succession planning
Partner with HR on hiring, development, and employee matters
Act as key contact for internal stakeholders and external partners
Align facility, space, and service strategies with organizational needs

Your qualifications:

Completed degree or equivalent professional qualification in electrical engineering, facility management, or a comparable technical field
Strong technical expertise in building systems, infrastructure, and facility operations
Solid understanding of commercial aspects, including budgeting, cost control, and contract management
Proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners
Strong German and English language skills, both written and spoken
Confident handling of standard digital tools and systems

What you can expect at Constructor University:

We are an international, world-class private university embarking on an exciting journey of growth and expanding our portfolio. Join us and become a part of our global teams!

The result counts: trust working hours for work-life balance
Individual on-boarding, career- and development planning
Company fitness program offers with EGYM Well Pass (formerly Qualitrain)
In collaboration with Deutsche Dienstrad – Lease a company bike, whether it's a bicycle, road bike, or e-bike, for both private and business use.
Green campus with extensive dining options and recreation areas, take the tour: Campus
Constructor University has extensive programs on sustainability, environmental sustainability, equal opportunities and high ethical values

Constructor University unequivocally guarantees the academic freedom of every member of the faculty, as well as every other member of the Constructor University community. We encourage diversity in the University in ethnic, cultural, social, religious, political, and national backgrounds, as well as in individual lifestyle. Constructor University offers full equality of opportunity to all qualified applicants and is an equal opportunity employer.

Your application:

We look forward to your application. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

If you have any questions, please contact job-application@constructor.university.

Please note that only applications submitted through the official application portal will be considered for recognition.

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic colleagues, you'll enjoy your career with us!

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

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