Water/Wastewater Regional Operations Manager

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      "content": "\n<li>\n<p>Lead and develop project managers, plant managers, supervisors, and operators across multiple water and wastewater facilities in your region, including hiring, training, staffing, and succession planning.<span aria-label=\"Manager-Description-3.4.26.docx\" data-state=\"closed\">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Set clear expectations for safe, compliant, and efficient operations at each site, and support the implementation of best practices.<span aria-label=\"Manager-Description-3.4.26.docx\" data-state=\"closed\">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Work closely with site leaders to troubleshoot operational issues, optimize processes, and guide major maintenance and capital/technology upgrades.<span aria-label=\"Manager-Description-3.4.26.docx\" data-state=\"closed\">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Act as a key regional contact for municipal and private clients, attending meetings, handling issues, and ensuring satisfaction with services and contract commitments.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Support the development of new business by identifying opportunities within your territory, contributing to proposals, and supporting contract renewals and expansions.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Help oversee contract details, reporting, and invoicing for your region, and escalate risks or disputes as needed so obligations are met and documented.<span aria-label=\"Manager-Description-3.4.26.docx\" data-state=\"closed\">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Assist with budgeting and financial performance for regional sites, and help project managers understand and manage their parts of the business.<span aria-label=\"Manager-Description-3.4.26.docx\" data-state=\"closed\">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Encourage and support teammates in advancing their certifications and technical capabilities so the organization can expand into more communities and take on additional work.<span aria-label=\"Manager-Description-3.4.26.docx\" data-state=\"closed\">​</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Collaborate with senior leadership and peers to support long‑term planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and technology adoption.</p>\n</li>\n"
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