Manager of Water Distribution and Construction

Veolia North America • Hackensack, NJ • 2w ago

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Manages the day-to- day activities of the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of distribution systems facilities, and related investigative activities on a routine and 24-hour emergency basis.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Working closely with three direct reports, the Manager coordinates the activities of the Construction and Distribution Departments. The Construction Department is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and the installation, maintenance, repair and improvement of distribution system facilities such as mains, services, hydrants, valve and other appurtenances. The Distribution Department is responsible for investigative work pertaining to customer or service issues. The Distribution Department also initiates the process for service relocations, manages facilities mark outs, plans and executes shutdowns and completes the annual hydrant and valve maintenance and testing programs.

Prepares work plans for major construction and maintenance projects, and testing programs, and develops procedures for accomplishment of those deviating from normal routine. The manager also devises improvements in operations which will increase effectiveness, productivity, and realize cost savings.

Liaison with municipal, county and state officials, such as Road and Highway Superintendents and designated council members, in order to coordinate company activities with the operations of others and jointly resolve matters of mutual concern.

Periodically performs construction project work sites field inspections to assure work assignments are completed according to specifications. Manager also makes on the spot decisions regarding disputes or complaints of customers to maintain good community relations.

Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget of the department and regularly reports on budgetary matters to the Sr Director of Operations and the Director of Finance.

In the absence of the Sr. Director of Operations, the Manager assumes some of the responsibilities of the daily operations at Hackensack Yard.

Assures adherence to company and regulatory safety standards through implementation of training programs and field inspection of work sites.

Plans and directs the work of subcontractors to assure completion of projects according to specifications and company standards.

Increases effectiveness of department operations by devising and implementing improved methods and procedures.

Oversees the selection of candidates for job vacancies. Manager assesses and adjusts training programs to ensure an effective work force and suitable leadership for current and future needs of the department.

Support managed growth projects in the Northern New Jersey division as required.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

High School Diploma/GED is required.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or management is preferred.

10 years of supervisory experience in public water supply transmission and distribution systems preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Understanding of hydraulic principles related to piping networks preferred.

Ability to cope with emergency situations on a 24/7 basis in a dynamic and fast paced customer service-oriented business.

Ability to foster positive labor relations in a union shop environment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings of distribution networks.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

A NJ DEP W-4 operator's license is preferred.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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