Qureos Mentor

Colorado State University

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Position Location</b></div> <div>Fort Collins, CO</div>
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<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>Position is fully in-office/in-person</div>
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<div><div><b>Research Professional Position</b></div> <div>No</div>
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<div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>202501430AP</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Type</b></div> <div>Admin Professional/ Research Professional</div>
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<div><div><b>Classification Title</b></div> <div>Management II</div>
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<div><div><b>Number of Vacancies</b></div> <div>1</div>
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<div><div><b>Work Hours/Week</b></div> <div>40</div>
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<div><div><b>Proposed Annual Salary Range</b></div> <div>$115,000 to $130,000</div>
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<div><div><b>Employee Benefits</b></div>
<div><div>Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it&rsquo;s a thriving community that&rsquo;s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.</div><ul>
<li><b>Review our detailed benefits information here.</b></li>
<li><b>Explore the additional perks of working at </b><b>CSU</b><b> here</b>.</li>
<li><b>For the total value of </b><b>CSU</b><b> benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator</b>.</li><br>
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<div><div><b>Desired Start Date</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on</b></div> <div>10/15/2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Description of Work Unit</b></div>
<div>The mission of the Utility Services section is to manage the University&rsquo;s utility infrastructure with the goals of safety, reliability, and efficiency in support of the stated mission goals and strategic plans of the Associate Vice President, Facilities Management Operations and the University. The section is to provide administrative, management and professional services related to all aspect of utility systems management and infrastructure. The section is responsible for the concurrent management of inherently complex maintenance activities requiring high level training and expertise and ensures objectives are met while minimizing the disruptions of University Operations. Customer service and teamwork are paramount. The most critical members of the team are our campus partners. The underlying goal of the section is ensure the long term success of the University by adhering to the departmental Core Values, e.g. Good Stewards, Caring, Collaboration, Progressive, Expertise.</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Summary</b></div>
<div><div>This is a professional position to reports to the Assistant Vice President for Operations of Facilities Management. The manager is responsible for an annual operating budget of over $800,000 in addition to combined annual purchased utilities expenditure in excess of $19 million, as of FY08, as well as a utility infrastructure valued in excess of $100 million. Base programs include management oversight of:</div><ul>
<li>District Energy: Central heating and chiller plants, remote boilers &amp; chillers, system maintenance.</li>
<li>Procurement and billing of all utilities for all University entities across the state.</li>
<li>Management of utility business to include Steam, Cooling Loop, Water, Storm Water, Sewer, etc.; Purchased Utilities.</li>
<li>Master plans for growth and renovation.</li>
<li>Utility engineering services.</li>
<li>Utilities locates</li>
<li>Preventative maintenance and repair.</li>
<li>Standards, codes and regulations.</li><br>
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Job duties include fiscal management with a focus on annual budget development and expense control for a combined education and general (13 fund) and auxiliary operating budget (21 fund) of over $38 million (including fringes), a purchased utilities budget exceeding $19 million, and consisting of 26 employees. This position is required to develop streamline business plans that identify goals and focus section efforts to meet Assistant Vice President for Operations of Facilities Management.<br>
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Personnel management is an important part and includes performance management of direct reports and guidance for all Utilities staff. Leadership, motivation and evaluation are critical aspects of this position. Promoting a positive employee environment within the work rules while providing proper training, coaching and counseling to produce an effective and productive workforce.<br>
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Maintenance programs are the backbone of the section. Programs require periodic review to ensure optimization of limited funds with a focus on priority programs and buildings. Effective use of the work order management software is necessary.<br>
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Building and Utility Master Plans are necessary to support campus growth. These plans identify both major repair and capital improvements to keep buildings and utilities at optimum performance within budget constraints.<br>
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A focus on Customer Service is essential as the students, faculty and staff are the reason for our existence. This position ensures the section strives to provide prompt and effective response to operational staff and contractor/vendor service requests. Additional customers include all departments and auxiliaries such as Athletics, Housing &amp; Dining Services, Student Center and federal agencies.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Required Job Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree and least five years of relevant management, supervisory, and administrative experience in utility system infrastructure.</li></ul>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Job Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Master plans for growth and renovation.</li>
<li>Utility engineering services.</li>
<li>Utilities locates</li>
<li>Preventative maintenance and repair.</li>
<li>Standards, codes and regulations.</li>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Essential Duties
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Program Management</div>
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<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Program Management for routine operations and maintenance.</li>
<li>Develops streamlined business plans that identify goals and focus section efforts to meet expectations.</li>
<li>Develops, documents and executes plans and procedures for conducting activities and tasks related to operations and maintenance.</li>
<li>Develops controlled and deferred maintenance priorities and recommends methods for funding.</li>
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<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>50%</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Fiscal Management</div>
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<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Develops annual budgets within the constraints of zero-based funding and under the guidance of Associate Director, Operations.</li>
<li>Monitor and control annual operating fund expenses to meet final budget. Identify and report projects and maintenance programs where expenses will exceed budgets.</li>
<li>Request supplemental funding from Associate Director, Operations.</li>
<li>Manage plant fund balances as assigned.</li>
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<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>20%</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Leadership, Management, Supervision</div>
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<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Provide leadership, management, coaching and counseling to Utilities staff personnel.</li>
<li>Develop specific goals for each section to support the objectives and mission of the Facilities Management Department and University.</li>
<li>Develop performance plans for direct reports and manage section performance management standards.</li>
<li>Guide performance plans.</li>
<li>Promote a positive employee environment within the work rules and guidelines, departmental core values, etc.</li>
<li>Provide appropriate training for job performance.</li>
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<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>20%</div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Duty Category</b></div> <div>Customer Service</div>
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<div><div><b>Duty/Responsibility</b></div>
<ul><li>Focus on good customer service within all sections both internal and external to the department.</li>
<li>Coordinate between various departmental sections and throughout the university community to ensure seamless response.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain excellent customer support and communication.</li>
<li>Maintain professional and supportive relationships with university customers, contractors, City of Fort Collins.</li>
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<div><div><b>Percentage Of Time</b></div> <div>10%</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Application Details
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.<br>
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CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.<br>
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Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.</div>
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<div><div><b>Conditions of Employment</b></div> <div>Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), On-call Status</div>
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<div><div><b>Search Contact</b></div> <div>Michelle Hyatt, Michelle.Hyatt@colostate.edu</div>
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<div><div><b>EEO</b></div>
<div>Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div>
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<div><div><b>Background Check Policy Statement</b></div>
<div>Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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