Industrial Wastewater Operations Leader

April 24

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Woodard & Curran

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An integrated science, engineering, design-build, & operations company specializing in water and environmental projects.

Contract Operations • Water • Wastewater • Stormwater • Manufacturing Process

1001 - 5000

Description

• Ensure Safety and Compliance are the #1 and #2 priorities. • Provide routine updates to the National Operations Leader and work with the Business Unit to address client or project needs. • Serve as annual business planning consultant to National Operations Leader and the President of O&M. • Develop an annual business plan and coordinate the financial aspects of annual business plan. • Oversee all financial aspects of the O&M Region projects and participate in monthly Gross Margin meetings. • Work with Controller and National Operations Leader to develop all needed financial reporting formats and metrics needed for monthly and annual reporting and analysis of business units and project performance. • Develop an annual hiring plan based on feedback from Area Managers, Project Managers, and HR recruiting as part of the business plan. • Work with Area and Plant Managers and corporate support teams in identifying and solving staff/delivery system issues. • Work with HR and Area Managers to routinely review hourly rates and salaries for project level staff to ensure we are competitive and retain staff. • Develop annual Work Plans with Area Managers for projects and manage performance to plan as it relates to project completion and bonus award. • Collaborate with Area Managers to cultivate and retain talent via Individual Development Plans (IDPs), regular feedback sessions, comprehensive company-wide training initiatives, and strategic succession planning. • Lead communications for region-wide business operations information. • Lead monthly O&M operations meetings for region and participate in SBU coordination meetings to manage work balancing across Groups. • Serve as the lead Support Manager to Area Managers for advice and project-wide coordination of many SBU operations functions including contract management, risk management, recruiting/hiring, compensation, training and development, etc. • Support client management through site visits, annual reports, budget meetings, capital planning, conference calls, and participate in client events. • Work with Business Development and Area Managers to evaluate, estimate, propose, and negotiate contracts for new work. • Work with Area and Plant Managers and consulting to review and update Capital Improvement Plans at each project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 20 years of experience in the field or in a related area. • Extensive knowledge of water, wastewater, and public works industry. Established understanding of construction and maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal regulations. • Frequent travel by car and air. • Team building and client management skillsets.

Benefits

• The chance to lead regional teams and contribute to the growth and national expansion of the Operations & Management business segment for a well-established, employee-owned national environmental consulting firm. • The opportunity for career progression through interaction with and coaching from the highest levels of our organization. • Flexible work environment and competitive benefits. • Strong bonus potential.