Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in Colorado

A Utilities Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of utility departments such as electricity, gas, or water and ensuring regulatory compliance. They oversee planning, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure and systems, coordinate projects, and supervise staff. They analyze and improve operating processes, manage budgets, and ensure safety standards. Ensuring the consistent and efficient supply of utilities to consumers and resolving utility outages or issues are also key responsibilities.

Essential skills include strategic planning, project management, and strong leadership abilities. Knowledge in utility systems, regulations, and safety procedures is critical. They should have excellent problem-solving capabilities, and analytical skills, coupled with a strong understanding of budgeting and financial management. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is generally required, along with relevant industry certifications. Prior roles a person may have before stepping into this position include Utilities Operations Supervisor, Utilities Engineer, or Project Manager in a utilities company.

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Treatment Operations Supervisor - Water Treatment Plant

  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Longmont, CO
  • 9 days ago

TREATMENT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - WATER TREATMENT PLANT Code: 20250193-1 Posting Start: 06/04/2025 Posting End: 12/31/9999 Apply linkCopy Job Detail Link linkCopy Direct To Application Link');...

Water Operations Manager

  • Berthoud, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Berthoud, CO
  • 10 days ago

Supervise operation of the water distribution system and sanitary sewer collection system. Fulfill the role of ORC for the distribution and collection systems....

Field Operations Manager (Solar EPC)

  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 13 days ago

, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and...

Power Plant Manager

  • Aurora, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 14 days ago

Client's Original Job Description (needs to be scrubbed before posting): Power Plant Manager (TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance Required) Aurora Colorado United States At Fluor, we are proud to...

Power Plant Manager

  • Aurora, CO
  • 18 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 18 days ago

Power Plant Manager Location: Aurora Colorado Salary $150-180K annually relocation assistance is offered Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required (or ability to obtain) Schedule: Full-Time...

Assistant Service Operations Manager - Night Shift

  • Centennial, CO
  • 19 days ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 19 days ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

TSSCI Power Plant Manager

  • Aurora, CO
  • 21 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 21 days ago

An employer based at Buckley AFB is hiring for a Power Plant Manager to support the management of a physical plant providing continuous power and cooling to data centers and mission operations....

Accounting Manager, Utilities

  • Denver, CO
  • 22 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 22 days ago

Balance sheet reconciliations for utilities, and renewable energy credits....

Field Operations Manager - Site Manager SME (Solar EPC)

  • Aurora, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 30+ days ago

. • Salary $180,000 - $228,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies COMPANY OVERVIEW: Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy...

Power Plant Manager (TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance Required)

  • Aurora, CO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 30+ days ago

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the...

Senior Customer Success Manager - Utilities

  • Denver, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Customer Success Manager - Utilities Department: Utilities Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denver Headquarters Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 / year Description Project Canary is a...

Operations Manager/Deputy Program Manager - Centennial, CO

  • Centennial, CO
  • 45+ days ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 45+ days ago

Operations Manager/Deputy Program Manager - Centennial, CO Location Centennial, Colorado, United States Capabilities Operations and Maintenance Office Setup Office/Onsite Job ID #25461 At Jacobs,...

Advanced Computing Operations Manager

  • Golden, CO
  • 90+ days ago
  • Golden, CO
  • 90+ days ago

renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies....

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Salary for Utilities Operations Manager Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireUtilities research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Operations Managers in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Master's Degree
24.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
High School or GED
11.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.1%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Operations Managers in Colorado
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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