Utilities Services Manager

Utilities Services Manager

Position Location : Fort Collins, CO

Work Location : Position is fully in-office / in-person

Research Professional Position : No

Position Type : Admin Professional / Research Professional

Classification Title : Management II

Number of Vacancies : 1

Work Hours / Week : 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range : $115,000 to $130,000

Employee Benefits : Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Desired Start Date : To be determined

Position Summary : This is a professional position that reports to the Associate Vice President, Facilities Management Operations. The Utility Services Manager is responsible for an annual operating budget of over $5 million in addition to combined annual purchased utilities expenditures in excess of $30 million as well as a utility infrastructure portfolio valued in excess of $1.2 billion.

Base programs include :

• Leadership of a motivated and highly skilled team of 30 individuals.
• Budgeting and billing of all purchased utilities for all University entities across the state.
• Management of University-owned utility businesses including electric, domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm water, natural gas, steam, chilled water, and distributed heating and cooling generation.
• Strategic planning for utility infrastructure including support for University Master Plan growth and renewal.
• Providing utility locate services for Northern Colorado CSU campuses and ensuring compliance with Colorado One Call legislation.
• Maintaining extensive and accurate utility maps.
• Developing and managing predictive and preventative maintenance programs for all utility infrastructure.
• Managing repairs and customer outages.
• Developing capital improvement plans and projects.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant local, county, and state environmental regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Acting as liaison between the University and outside private and municipal utility providers.

Job duties include fiscal management with a focus on annual budget development and expense control. This position is required to develop streamline business plans that identify goals and focus section efforts to meet Associate Vice President, Facilities Management Operations expectations. Personnel management is an important part and includes performance management of direct reports and guidance for all Utility Services staff. Leadership, motivation and evaluation are critical aspects of this position. Promoting a positive employee environment within the work rules while providing proper training, coaching and counseling to produce an effective and productive workforce. Maintenance programs are the backbone of the section. Programs require periodic review to ensure optimization of limited funds with a focus on priority programs and buildings. Effective use of the work order management software is necessary. Building and Utility Master Plans are necessary to support campus growth. These plans identify both major repair and capital improvements to keep buildings and utilities at optimum performance within budget constraints. A focus on Customer Service is essential as the students, faculty and staff are the reason for our existence. This position ensures the section strives to provide prompt and effective response to operational staff and contractor / vendor service requests. Additional customers include all departments and auxiliaries such as Athletics, Housing & Dining Services, Student Center and federal agencies.

Required Job Qualifications :

Preferred Job Qualifications :

Essential Duties :

Job Duty Category : Program Management

Job Duty Category : Fiscal Management

Job Duty Category : Leadership, Management, Supervision

Job Duty Category : Customer Service

Application Details :

Special Instructions to Applicants : To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of Employment : Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), On-call Status

Search Contact : Michelle Hyatt, Michelle.Hyatt@colostate.edu

EEO : Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement : Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested : Minimum Requested 3, Maximum Requested 3

Applicant Documents Required :

Cover Letter

Resume