Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Preventative Maintenance & Reliability Location: Lakewood, CO Compensation: $97,000 – $121,500 Base Salary (Exempt) Company Overview Our client is a well-established water utility serving a large residential and commercial customer base throughout the greater Denver metropolitan area. This leadership position plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of the organization's water distribution infrastructure while leading multiple field operations teams responsible for preventative maintenance, emergency response, and capital improvement initiatives. Position Summar yWill be responsible for leading the daily operations, maintenance, and reliability of the water distribution system. This individual will oversee multiple supervisors and field crews while planning work activities, prioritizing infrastructure improvements, monitoring regulatory compliance, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the distribution network .This role serves as a key operational leader responsible for balancing field leadership with strategic planning, budgeting, asset management, and personnel development Responsibiliti esLead, mentor, and develop multiple supervisors, operators, technicians, and contractors responsible for water distribution operation s.Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily maintenance activities, preventative maintenance programs, emergency repairs, and capital improvement project s.Oversee inspections of water distribution infrastructure, equipment, pump stations, hydrants, valves, pipelines, and related assets to ensure system reliability and regulatory complianc e.Monitor operational performance, maintenance activities, budgets, and department metrics while identifying opportunities for continuous improvemen t.Evaluate infrastructure conditions and assist in prioritizing asset replacement and long-term capital improvement plannin g.Review operational reports, maintenance summaries, regulatory documentation, and system performance data to support informed decision-makin g.Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, contractors, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership regarding infrastructure projects and operational prioritie s.Lead emergency response efforts involving water main failures, equipment breakdowns, weather events, and other distribution system emergencie s.Foster a strong safety culture by coaching employees, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirement s.Maintain effective communication with internal departments, contractors, government agencies, customers, and other external stakeholder s.Stay current on industry regulations, technologies, and best practices to improve operational performance and employee developmen Qualificati onsMinimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience within water distribution, utility operations, or closely related infrastructure environmen ts.Previous leadership experience managing supervisors, field personnel, or multiple operational tea ms.Strong knowledge of water distribution systems, maintenance practices, construction methods, underground utilities, pumps, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructu re.Experience planning maintenance activities, allocating resources, budgeting, and managing capital improvement projec ts.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical documents, and operational repor ts.Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership skil ls.Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Water Utility Management, or a related discipline preferred (equivalent experience considere d).State Water Distribution Operator certification (or ability to obtain reciprocal certification) preferr Preferred Experi enceWater utility maintenance and reliability leaders hip.Infrastructure asset management and lifecycle plann ing.Preventative maintenance progr ams.Pump station operations and maintena ion.Regulatory compliance and emergency respo nse.Contractor managem ent.Budget planning and resource allocat ion.Utility safety programs and employee developm efitsCompetitive base s rance401(k) with Company MatchPension Pr ogramFlexible Spending Acc ountsLife & Disability Insu ranceTuition Reimburs ementPaid Vacation & Sick TimePaid Hol idaysProfessional Development & Tra iningWellness Pr ogram mationFull-time, exempt leadership position based onsite in Lakewoo d, CO.Primarily onsite with a combination of office leadership and field over sight.Rotating on-call responsibility requires candidates to reside within approximately one hour of the service territory to respond to operational emerge ncies.Opportunity to lead a highly visible maintenance and reliability organization while driving infrastructure improvements, employee development, and long-term operational excel #J-18808-Ljbffr