Operations Manager

# Operations Manager Hot Job Rifle, CO 81650## Overview Salary Range $87,368.00 - $ Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel  Percentage Up to 25%
Category Management## Description Program/Department:  NWCCOG Energy Program  Reporting Relationship and

Location:

Reports to the NWCCOG Energy Program Director. Warehouse is in Rifle, Colorado. NWCCOG employees work from dispersed locations across the region, including home offices and warehouse/office locations in Gypsum and Silverthorne, Colorado. Regional travel is required, with occasional overnights.  FLSA Status and Wage Range:  This position is Exempt (Salaried). Wage range: $87,368 - $126,683 annually, commensurate with experience.

Summary:

The Energy Program Operations Manager oversees the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of their regional office/warehouse, ensuring efficient, compliant, and well-coordinated support. This role manages internal systems, facilities, procurement, and cross-departmental workflows, and serves as a key position between programs and administrative functions. The Operations Manager’s play a critical role in maintaining organizational effectiveness, supporting strategic initiatives, and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture across all operational functions and sub-programs at that location.

This position requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily administrative and operational functions  
• Facilitates coordination between Energy Program Director, Finance, Outreach, Energy Program Managers, and other warehouses to ensure consistent operational practices and communication  
• Implements and monitors internal policies, procedures, and workflows to improve organizational efficiency  
• Manages office operations, facilities, equipment, and vendor/contract relationships   
• Manages procurement processes at their regional location  
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and internal policies  
• Monitors and improves internal systems, including record keeping, technology tools, and communication practices  
• Reviews and approves employee expense reports and timesheets  
• Oversees regional vehicles, including maintenance, use, and compliance with applicable regulations  
• Applies for and manages permits required for each client project dispatched from their warehouse location  
• Reviews and approves accounts payable (AP) transactions  
• Manages inventory for their warehouse location including but no limited to, ordering, receiving, organizing, and performing quarterly inventory counts.## Qualifications
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably in Business Administration, Construction Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in operations, administration, or office management
* Demonstrated experience supervising staff
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to NWCCOG locations as needed
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s):
*** Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard administrative/financial software systems
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse programs and stakeholders
* Working knowledge of budgeting and basic financial management principles
* Ability to maintain…