Operations Manager- Utilities

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks an Operations Manager for Plumbing & Utilities to lead campus-wide systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and code-compliant operation. Responsibilities include contract management, preventive maintenance oversight, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor coordination with Facilities Operations, Engineering, EHS, and campus stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with related experience.
• Experience managing complex contracts and vendor relationships.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management: manage plumbing and utility service contracts, scope development, procurement support, coordination, renewals, and compliance.
• Billing and Financial Management: review/approve invoices, charges, POs, expenditures per budgets.
• Project Support: assist with scope, estimates, scheduling, coordination, field verification, closeout.
• Contractor Performance: monitor quality, safety, schedules, deliverables; address deficiencies.
• Budget and Work Planning: assist budgeting, forecasting, prioritization, and resource planning.
• Documentation and Reporting: maintain contracts/invoices/work orders/inspections with status updates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting & financial management

Project support

Contractor performance

Documentation & reporting

Team leadership & staff development

Emergency response coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Job Description: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. **Job Duties:**Contract Management: Manage plumbing and utility service contracts, including scope development, procurement support, contractor coordination, performance monitoring, renewals, and compliance with LSU requirements. -30% Billing and Financial Management: 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. -25% Project Support: 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.. -10% Contractor Performance: Monitor contractor performance, work quality, schedules, safety, and deliverables; address deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions when necessary. -10% Budget and Work Planning: Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, project prioritization, and resource planning for plumbing and utility maintenance, contracts, and capital improvements. -10% Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of contracts, invoices, project costs, work orders, inspections, and supporting documentation while providing status updates and reports to leadership.- 10% Perform additional duties as assigned. -5%**Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of related experience **Minimum Licenses**Valid Driver's License **Preferred Qualifications**Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of professional level experience **Special or Physical Qualifications:*** This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.* This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.* This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. ## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Daryl Trudeau at [e-mail].**Skills Needed:****Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:September 15, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):October 30, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including 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; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):Y