Operations Jobs in Aurora, CO
Operations jobs in Aurora, Colorado are in steady demand across logistics, healthcare, and aerospace, concentrated in the Fitzsimons district, Aurora City Center, and the Iliff industrial corridor. Employers hiring right now include Amazon, University of Colorado, and Dessert Holdings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Facilities Operations & Maintenance ManagerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award.
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Facilities Operations & Maintenance Manager to join our team supporting a government client in Aurora, Colorado and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing facilities operations and maintenance teams of the site in coordinating and managing the work including, but not limited to, critical and non-critical infrastructure maintenance and providing a safe work environment for all site personnel
Manage preventative maintenance work of all critical and non-critical equipment to prevent mission interruptions
Manage critical spares inventory for mission essential equipment to prevent unplanned outages
Interpret and implement maintenance policy and procedures
Responsible for notifying designated GPOCs and/or Operations personnel on facility significant events; ability to compile summaries of events, critical actions accomplished, plans for completion remediation, and brief to site management in various forums
Update and rewrite maintenance SOPs annually with coordination and collaboration with site engineering
Manage training plans for 24/7 employees ensuring a well-trained workforce to respond to site anomalies’
Integrate new construction projects into maintenance program, development of testing requirements and coordination of site acceptance review.
Qualifications
Required:
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
High School Diploma or equivalent
Seven (7) years of facilities operations experience
Four (4) consecutive years of facilities operations supervisory experience
Personnel management experience with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to: project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
Familiarity and willingness to manage a 24/7/365 operational environment
Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and group leadership skills
Ability to reliably operate in a complex and changing environment, demonstrating solid independent judgment
Ability to interpret, capture, and manage customer requirements and expectations
Experience managing facility management, operations, and sustainment projects.
Basic Compensation:
$107,500 - $143,300
This range is for the CO area only.
$97,700 - $130,200
This range is for the NM area only.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Operations Jobs in Aurora: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operations job in Aurora?
Aurora's strongest hiring comes from its healthcare corridor around Fitzsimons, its aerospace and defense presence near the eastern edge of the metro, and its growing logistics hubs along I-70 and E-470. Candidates with experience in supply chain coordination, process improvement, or facilities management stand out locally. Targeting mid-sized manufacturers and large hospital systems in Aurora gives you the best entry points into the market.
Which companies hire operationss in Aurora?
Employers hiring operationss in Aurora right now include Amazon, University of Colorado, and Dessert Holdings, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Aurora's mix of healthcare institutions, defense contractors, and distribution centers means operations roles appear across a broad range of employer types and sizes.
Are there remote operations jobs in Aurora?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the role, since hands-on operations work tied to warehouses, facilities, or clinical settings is almost always on-site. About 17% of operations openings tied to Aurora are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the remote share concentrated in planning, analytics, and vendor management functions. Roles at tech-adjacent companies in Aurora's professional services sector offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get a operations job in Aurora with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Aurora is through logistics coordinator or operations associate roles at the distribution and fulfillment centers along the I-70 corridor, which regularly hire without requiring prior management experience. Aurora's large hospital networks also bring on operations support staff at the entry level, particularly in facilities and supply chain. Familiarity with inventory software, basic data entry, or a certificate in operations or project management gives candidates a concrete edge over unprimed applicants in this market.
Which industries hire the most operationss in Aurora?
The sectors hiring the most operationss in Aurora are Retail, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Aurora's position as home to one of the region's largest medical campuses, a dense cluster of aerospace and defense firms, and major freight corridors keeps demand for operations talent consistently high across those sectors.
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