Strategic Assets & Facilities Manager (Hybrid)

Pitkin County Library; Aspen (CO); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitkin County is seeking an Assets & Facilities Manager in Aspen, CO. This full-time, salaried role leads facilities operations, asset management, and capital projects across County properties and departments.

You will collaborate with contractors and internal partners, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations while advancing strategic asset plans and governance. This position requires experience in leadership, project delivery, and public procurement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Supervisor or Lead in a department or function.
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience in asset management, facilities management, capital project planning and management, or a related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management certification (PMP, CCM, or equivalent) preferred.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads the managers responsible for facilities operations and maintenance, asset management, and project delivery.
• Develops and leads the County’s strategic asset management program for County-owned facilities, infrastructure, and other physical assets, including long-range plans that identify capital needs, asset replacement schedules, and major maintenance requirements; uses asset condition, performance, cost, and service requirements to inform capital and operational decisions.
• Oversees all activities related to the construction, repair, acquisition, disposition, and utilization of the County’s General Fund physical assets; ensures appropriate project planning, management, inspection, quality control, and contract administration processes are established and followed.
• Leads the development, prioritization, and ongoing management of the County’s capital improvement and renewal program, including pre-planning, budgeting, and resource allocation; manages grant funding, including reporting and closeout.
• Represents the County with interested parties to negotiate agreements for construction projects and asset management; resolves problems and studies potential changes that impact the County; acts as liaison between agencies involved in multi-jurisdictional projects and programs.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners, including Procurement, consulting engineers, planners, landscape and building architects, owner’s representatives, and contractors; represents the County at project progress meetings and monitors compliance with building and safety codes and regulations.
• Develops operating and capital budgets, monitors expenditures, and implements mid-course changes when necessary; identifies cost‑saving opportunities; assembles and presents complex statistical and financial information. Formulates specifications, develops RFPs and contracts, and executes bidding, review, selection, and negotiation processes for procurement of services.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Driver's license

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP/CCM

Job description

Pitkin County is seeking an Assets & Facilities Manager in Aspen, CO. This full-time, salaried role leads facilities operations, asset management, and capital projects across County properties and departments.

You will collaborate with contractors and internal partners, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations while advancing strategic asset plans and governance. This position requires experience in leadership, project delivery, and public procurement.