Vice President for Water & Wastewater Operations

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.

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. 

Position Purpose: 

The Vice President manages the administration of all business and technical activities within the assigned geographical area. He/She shall direct the staff in the efficient and effective operation of the company to ensure quality customer and community service, employee and regulatory relationships and appropriate shareholder return. This position requires interaction with external agencies, clients, municipal leaders, and other groups to ensure the health and growth of the division. The Regional VP is responsible for growing the customer base of additional water and wastewater systems.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for plant and personnel safety, cost control, efficiencies and growth of assigned regional area. Approximately 8 - 10 projects.
• Responsible for financial performance of the operating unit in the region.
• Establish core business goals, operating plans, and budgets.
• Manage the region to key performance indicators tied to business objectives.
• Mentor and develop the Management Staff in the region.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with customers, employees, community officials, business leaders and regulatory agencies.
• Support project development with regard to engineering, operations and/or environmental activities.
• Drive the growth initiatives in the region through identification of new business and account management opportunities and actively assist with the retention of existing customers.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for employees within the assigned region.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and company requirements/policies.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive supervisory and management experience in a related business or technical field.
• Proven experience in growing a regional business with demonstrated success in managing customer relations including renewal of contracts and establishing new business.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering or MBA.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, including solid understanding of relevant commercial, social and political water issues.
• In-depth knowledge of the economics and technologies associated with the provision of water/wastewater and biosolids services.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with an understanding of Human Resources / Relations principles in a union environment.
• Knowledge of Safety, Environmental and Facilities/ Capital Equipment Management.
• Developed strategic and business planning and financial management skills including budget, forecasting and cost control.
• Successful record with contract negotiations, multi-site interfaces, commercial management of contracts and sustained customer and regulatory satisfaction.
• Must be effective in building partnerships and relationships with customers and be able to modify communication and presentation style in order to relate to a variety of people and personalities.
• Organizational skill – Ability to prioritize and focus on areas of significant impact.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Excellent skills in leadership, team building, change management, and training and mentoring of project managers and supervisors.
• Collaborative and capable of working well in a cross-functional, matrix environment.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record if operating company vehicles.

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.