Area Manager

Company: SUEZ Deutschland GmbH
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Reference Number req23055 Who we are? With 90,000 people on five continents, SUEZ is a world leader in smart and sustainable resource management. We provide water and waste management solutions that enable cities and industries optimize their resource management and strengthen their environmental and economic performances.

SUEZ in North America operates across all 50 states and Canada with 6,700 employees dedicated to environmental sustainability and smart and sustainable resource management. The company provides drinking water, wastewater and waste collection service to 6.4 million people on a daily basis; treats over 600 million gallons of water and over 450 million gallons of wastewater each day; delivers water treatment and advanced network solutions to 16,000 industrial and municipal sites; processes 55,000 tons of waste for recycling; and rehabilitates and maintains water assets for more than 4,000 municipal and industrial customers. The company is a subsidiary of Paris-based SUEZ. Who are we looking for? Education/Equivalent:

A NJ DEP T-4 and/or W-4 is required; any additional NJ water/wastewaterlicenses preferred. Will consider T-3/W-3 if able to obtain T-4/W-4within 12 months
Professional Engineer License preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Civil, Environmental, or SanitaryEngineering required. Equivalent experience in related fields with strongunderstanding of local governments and contracting of local servicesacceptable.--
Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA, strongly preferred.
Formal training in the development, deployment, and use of Management Control& Reporting Systems (MCRS)
Valid driver's license in state of residence is required and must meet riskmanagement guidelines.
Work Experience Needed:

Minimum of 7-10 years supervisory experience in public water supplyoperations.--
Special Skills/Abilities Needed:

Familiarity and adherence to all environmental and safety complianceregulations.
Excellent skills in leadership, team building, internal & externalcommunications, change management, and training and mentoring of projectmanagers and supervisors.
Strong skills in preparing proposals, bid and/or contract amendments forgovernmental agencies, with an emphasis on public works.
Strong experience in managing contracts including negotiations, resolvingconflicts and preparing and negotiating change orders.
Ability to develop and submit complex proposals for municipal and governmentorganizations.
Ability to develop and implement a project level and division level StrategicVision and plan.
Strong skills in working with local elected officials to develop new business,negotiate contracts, prepare capital plans, and manage regulatoryreviews.
Working knowledge of water treatment methods, distribution system operationsand maintenance, utility accounting systems and procedures, and engineeringprinciples as related to water treatment and distributionfacilities.
Short and long term planning skills.
Strong financial acumen with ability to review and recommend annual budgets andreport variances
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate and interact with electedofficials, regulators, and media.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook andPowerPoint.
What will you be doing? Summary:
This position is responsible for working with the operations staffto provide quality water and wastewater services to assigned municipalitiesunder a long-term service contract. Project delivery must be accomplished inaccordance with Suez's commitment to Superior Client/Customer Service,motivated and trained employees and business efficiency. The position isresponsible for full compliance with contractual responsibilities, safety andenvironmental compliance goals using the full resources of the company toachieve superior client/customer loyalty and build long-term relationship.Incumbent will coordinate and leverage the efforts of Suez's support functions- Technical Services, Finance & Due Diligence, Legal, Human Resources andOperations Management during the project delivery.
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:

The Area Manager is responsible for direction of the Projects to provide highquality water and/or wastewater treatment and collection system services to theClient, under a long-term service contract. To accomplish this goal, theincumbent provides guidance, assistance and direction to his/her reports.
Supervises and participates in the preparation andadministration of strategic plans, systems plans, capital plans, marketingplans, operating plans and revises plans as needed.
Administers corporate, local and state rules and regulations,which govern operations, water quality, service, safety, etc. The Area Manager develops and maintains sound regulatory, governmental, media,community, customer and employee relations programs.
Responsible for insuring that adequate water service is provided meeting allrequirements of the Client on a day to day basis including the Safe DrinkingWater Act requirements.
Through his/her Leadership Team, trains and developsemployees to assure each employee has the necessary skill sets to accomplishhis/her responsibilities.--
Provides client relations including presentations of progress and specialreports, participates in client meetings, conducts client service auditinterviews and professional handling and resolution of client servicesconcerns, contract interpretation and modification and/or renewal activities.
Aggressively supervises project staff to ensure work is performed in a safe andprofessional manner by following established safety, operating and emergencyresponse procedures.
Ensures uniform monitoring and record keeping are performed.
Ensures that safety, process control and maintenance management programs andsystems are consistently implemented by subordinates and that each site followsestablished administrative and maintenance policies and procedures.--
Manages and directs all activities related to Technical Services within the scopeof his/her reporting structure.
Manages the establishment of procedures for maintaining high standards ofoperation, product quality, reliability and safety. Determine and enforce,through direct and functional report groups, productivity, quality and safetyrequirements in accordance with company need, based on current local, state andfederal regulations. Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the controlof operations, quality, reliability and safety.
Supports and assists as necessary the development and maintenance of soundregulatory, governmental, media, community, customer and employee relationsprograms.
Through his/her Leadership Team, trains and develops employees to assure eachemployee has the necessary skill sets to accomplish his/herresponsibilities.
Promotes morale and provides staff with atmosphere of open communication,innovation and job growth.
Performs related duties as needed and assigned. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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