Operations Manager- Utilities
About The Position
The Operations Manager – Plumbing & Utilities provides leadership and oversight for LSU’s campus-wide plumbing and utility systems, including daily operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency response, workforce management, contractor coordination, and infrastructure projects. The position ensures safe, reliable, and code-compliant operation of domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, natural gas, utility piping, pumps, valves, and related systems while coordinating with Facilities Operations, Engineering, EHS, contractors, and campus stakeholders. The Operations Manager also provides technical leadership, manages resources, develops staff, and drives continuous improvement in safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of related experience
- Valid Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of professional level experience
Responsibilities
- Manage plumbing and utility service contracts, including scope development, procurement support, contractor coordination, performance monitoring, renewals, and compliance with LSU requirements.
- Review and approve contractor invoices, utility-related charges, purchase orders, and expenditures to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and alignment with contract terms and approved budgets.
- Provide operational and technical support for plumbing and utility projects by assisting with scope development, cost estimates, scheduling, contractor coordination, field verification, and project closeout.
- Monitor contractor performance, work quality, schedules, safety, and deliverables; address deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions when necessary.
- Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, project prioritization, and resource planning for plumbing and utility maintenance, contracts, and capital improvements.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, invoices, project costs, work orders, inspections, and supporting documentation while providing status updates and reports to leadership.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement options
- various leave options
- paid holidays
- wellness benefits
- tuition exemption for qualified positions
- training and development opportunities
- employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
