Senior Manager, Field Operations
American Water

Requisition ID: 107193

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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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New Jersey American Water is hiring an operational leader to join our team in Plainfield, NJ. The Sr. Manager of Field Operations will oversee the functional areas of Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Field Services, and Construction in the service territory. We expect this person to develop and lead frontline personnel, interact with contractors and internal resources, make decisions around operational issues, as well as develop and sustain relationships with internal and external business partners.

Primary Role

Manage the development, management, and operation of the facilities and personnel of the Company engaged in the functional area of water and/or wastewater operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and control regional construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations. (10%)
• Direct the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, Effectiveness, and profitability. (10%)
• Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained. (10%)
• Develop and direct cost effective solutions to meet customers' expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas. (10%)
• Be the lead in establishing and managing personal relationships and rapports with political, civic and key stakeholders within area of responsibility.
• Be interface with regulatory entities and represent company positions at regulatory proceedings and hearings. (10%)
• Implement effective reporting processes.
• Provide analysis and support to Network Director with information required for various reports, budgets, and business plans. (10%)
• Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
• Support the Business Development function in the operational analysis pricing and integration of water and wastewater business opportunities in both the regulated and non-regulated markets.
• Support Directors and local operational managers in ensuring effective people management policies and practices are developed and implemented (e.g., time and attendance, workforce management, etc.) and ensure resources are developed and deployed appropriately.
• Continue to reinforce the importance of developing a diverse workforce.
• Support the Business Development function in the operational analysis pricing in both the regulated and non-regulated markets.
• Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks.
• Implement effective communications at all levels of our operations.
• Provide effective leadership that will enhance our abilities to be flexible to changing business environments.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.
• Provide support for successful execution of rate cases. (40%)

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends.
• Expert knowledge of process and operational areas.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Five (5) years managing operational areas and operating units, and managing and meeting performance targets.
• NJ DEP Water Distribution license preferred.
• Experience managing in a union environment is a plus.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday, daylight hours
• 24/7 on-call responsibility

Travel Requirements

• Local travel within the service territory
• Occasional in-state travel

Competencies

Decision Quality

Develops Talent

Drives Engagement

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Self-Awareness

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: New York City
Nearest Secondary Market: Newark

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