Senior Central Plant Operations Manager

L B & B ASSOCIATES INC; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LB&B Associates Inc seeks a facilities Central Plant Manager to oversee operations and mechanical maintenance of a large central plant. The role requires expertise in building automation, O&M management, and supervising engineers and trades staff.

Responsibilities include PM program development, vendor management, and ensuring high service quality across facilities; knowledge of MS Office, NCMMS, and related licenses is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required.
• At least 10 years in central plant operations.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience in maintenance of large plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations and maintenance of facility under this contract.
• Manage skilled trades, engineers, administrative, and supporting staff, ensuring the same quality of service across facilities.
• Monitor, train, evaluate, and guide engineering personnel.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Oversee the development of preventive maintenance plans and recommend predictive projects.
• Negotiate O&M contracts and manage relationships with vendors who service the buildings; qualify new vendors.
• Authority to purchase and manage maintenance supplies and repair parts for all equipment in the facilities.
• Inspect facility and equipment and report repair/replacement needs.
• Ensure proper use of the NCMMS.
• Meet with customer regularly; provide reports as required.

Skills

Central plant operations

Staff supervision

O&M management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

NCMMS

Building automation systems

Job description

LB&B Associates Inc seeks a facilities Central Plant Manager to oversee operations and mechanical maintenance of a large central plant. The role requires expertise in building automation, O&M management, and supervising engineers and trades staff.

Responsibilities include PM program development, vendor management, and ensuring high service quality across facilities; knowledge of MS Office, NCMMS, and related licenses is preferred.