Manager, Operating Facilities - R6971

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!
 
When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.
 
RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits
 
(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
 
This position provides operational leadership and management oversight of RTD’s operating facilities, buildings, and infrastructure maintenance across the multimodal transit system, including transit centers, administrative buildings, and maintenance facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring operating facilities and related systems are safe, reliable, compliant, and well maintained to support continuous operations and a positive customer environment. The role oversees inspection, maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, vertical transportation, and site infrastructure systems, as well as custodial and groundskeeping services. Responsibilities include directing staff and contractors, overseeing maintenance programs and service agreements, supporting asset management and state-of-good-repair initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements. This role
partners closely with internal departments to support infrastructure reliability, operational continuity, emergency response coordination, and cost-effective lifecycle management of RTD operating facilities and assets.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Facilities Management
    * Plans, directs, and coordinates facilities maintenance operations across RTD operating facilities, including transit centers, administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, and related infrastructure systems.
    * Oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, vertical transportation, utility, and site infrastructure to support safe, reliable, and continuous transit operations.
    * Develops and oversees inspection, planning, scheduling, corrective action, and documentation processes to identify repair needs, safety risks, code compliance issues, inefficiencies, and lifecycle replacement requirements while minimizing downtime and operational disruption.
    * Develops and manages operating facilities maintenance budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and asset replacement planning.
    * Participates in and oversees development and implementation of short- and long-range operating facilities maintenance plans, asset management and renewal strategies, and state-of-good-repair programs.
    * Monitors operating facilities performance, asset condition, maintenance effectiveness, and operational trends to support data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.
    * Ensure facilities, equipment, and infrastructure systems are maintained in a safe, reliable, and presentable condition to support continuous transit operations and customer use in accordance with applicable safety standards, operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
    * Provides technical directions and support for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and inspection of operating facilities, ensuring work complies with applicable codes, standards, manufacturer requirements, and contractual obligations.
    * Prepares and reviews reports, correspondence, scopes of work, bid documents, specifications, and presentations related to facilities condition, maintenance performance, and infrastructure needs.
    * Supports contract development and administration for maintenance services, repairs, equipment, and facility systems, including vendor selection, procurement coordination, performance monitoring, invoice review, and compliance with contract terms.
    * Coordinates with Safety, Security, and Emergency Management to support operational continuity and emergency response activities related to facility outages, infrastructure failures, weather impacts, and other operational disruptions; provides leadership and technical direction during facility-related emergencies.
    * Represents RTD Facilities Maintenance in committees, task forces, and outreach events related to facilities operations, infrastructure, safety, and maintenance initiatives.
    * Represents RTD in grievances and arbitrations related to facilities maintenance operations.
 
People Power Management
    * Maintains appropriate staffing levels and reviews progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meet standards and deadlines for deliverables to meet program goals and objectives.
    * Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures.
    * Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for optimal performance of their responsibilities.
    * Fosters a safety-first culture, prioritizing prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
    * Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Small/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI and ADA Plans, thereby ensuring RTD's hiring programs, work environment, contracting and procurement practices, and transit services/programs are fair, equal, and non-discriminatory.
 
OTHER:
 
All other job-related duties as assigned.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:    
 
Required:
    * Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.   
    * A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in facilities management, building systems operations, or a related technical environment.
    * A minimum of three (3) years of management experience, which must include direct  supervision and/or leading cross-functional teams.
    * Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance, asset lifecycle planning, contractor/vendor oversight, project coordination, safety compliance, and/or building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, and mechanical systems).
    * Experience with regulatory compliance in the context of OSHA, ADA, environmental, building code, or similar safety and facilities standards.
    * Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per RTD guidelines.
    * This position is designated as a Disaster Response Worker and may require work outside normal business hours during emergencies, severe weather events, infrastructure disruptions, or emergency operations activities.
 
Preferred:
    * Working knowledge of a union work environment.
    * Experience working in a public sector, transit, or large-scale operational environment.
 
Or:
 
An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
 
Key Competencies & Characteristics:
    * Knowledge of facilities maintenance operations, infrastructure systems, and asset management principles.
    * Ability to analyze operational and performance data, identify trends and risks, and recommend service improvements and operational efficiencies.
    * Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions.
    * Strong time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing assignments with attention to detail.
    * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate specialized information effectively to diverse audiences.
    * Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with varying levels of management and external stakeholders.
    * Ability to lead and develop staff, including setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive team culture.
    * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
 
CAREER MAP:
 
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:  
 
Director, Facilities (O&M)
 
We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 6/14/2026 at 11:59PM. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.
 
Pay Range:
$100,284.00 - $141,650.25 Annual
 
EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 
 
RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to
employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.
 
To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy
 
RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.