Utilities Operations Manager

Position: Utilities Operations Manager Location: Central Texas This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to shape operations and make a lasting impact from day one. As a hands-on leader, you will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability of MEP and central utility systems in a large-scale campus environment. This role goes beyond overseeing daily operations — it requires strategic thinking, direct involvement, and hands-on leadership to optimize and maintain complex utility systems across a vibrant campus setting. Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and develop a team responsible for operating and maintaining MEP systems and large-scale utility systems, including chilled water (12K+ tons) and steam heating across the campus.
• Operational Strategy: Provide insights to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve system performance.
• System Optimization: Maximize uptime, reliability, and energy efficiency across the campus environment.
• Collaboration: Partner with facilities, engineering, finance, and leadership teams to align utility operations with overall campus goals.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and maintain exceptional safety and operational protocols.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, forecast expenses, and recommend capital improvements.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Lead initiatives to enhance long-term operational resilience and environmental stewardship.

Required Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of hands-on experience managing and maintaining MEP and utility systems, including chilled water, steam heating, and other central utility infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams in an operational and maintenance environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance of MEP and utility systems, ensuring optimal performance and system reliability.
• Knowledge of energy management, system optimization, and operational efficiency best practices.
• Experience with budget management, forecasting, and capital planning for large-scale systems.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and industry-specific regulations.
• A track record of driving innovation and sustainability initiatives within utility operations or similar fields.
• Experience in a large campus or multi-building environment is highly preferred.

If you're an experienced operations leader passionate about driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in a campus environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to help shape the future of central utility systems in Central Texas! Apply Job!