Area Manager

SouthWest Water Company; Kiawah Island (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Vacation 3 weeks

Holidays 10

Floating Time 16 hours

Medical, Dental, Vision

Education Allowance

Job summary

Nexus Water Group, via its South Carolina Water Utilities subsidiary, is seeking an Area Manager to lead field operations and optimize equipment, staffing, and service delivery. The role coordinates with directors, engineers, customers, and supervisors while administering hiring, performance reviews, and warnings.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in water/wastewater operations and a Class A/B certificate; strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Advanced degree not specified; requires HS diploma and water/wastewater credentials.
• Class A or B Biological Wastewater certification preferred/required.
• Five to ten years of water/wastewater operations experience with managerial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Holds a positive attitude and builds a high-performing team.
• Communicates effectively with Directors, engineers, contractors, customers, supervisors, and field staff.
• Initiates problem-solving in facility operations and handles customer inquiries.
• Provides leadership for Supervisors and local teams; sets priorities and trains staff.
• Assists with hiring, terminations, performance reviews, merit increases, and warnings.
• Reviews daily operator logs for sewer and water facilities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Performs on-site inspections to ensure facilities meet permit and regulatory requirements.
• Manages team performance and development.
• Oversee and support departmental goals and objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem-solving

Performance management

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

Purpose of the Job

Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about this essential resource, the South Carolina Water Utilities team, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on.

As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a dependable Area Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in our Field Operations department. The Area Manager will manage field operations to ensure efficient, effective use of equipment, materials, and staffing. Coordinates communications between directors, engineers, customers, and supervisors. Administers specific personnel actions, including hiring, terminations, performance reviews, merit increases, and employee warnings.

What We Offer

• 401k Company Match
• Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
• Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance, and more
• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance

Job Responsibilities

• Holds a positive attitude and can build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Communicates effectively with Directors, engineers, contractors, customers, supervisors, and field staff.
• Initiates problem-solving where necessary in the operation of facilities and resolution of customer inquiries.
• Provides leadership for Supervisors and local teams; establishes priorities, checks work in progress, and evaluates completed work; provides field training as necessary.
• Assists with specific personnel actions, including hiring, terminations, performance reviews, merit increases, and employee warnings.
• Reviews daily operator logs related to sewer treatment facilities, water treatment plants, and ASR water wells to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform routine on-site inspections of all facilities to ensure that facilities are operated and maintained satisfactorily and that all permit requirements and/or regulatory agency requirements are met.
• Manage team performance and development.
• Oversee and support departmental goals and objectives.

Competencies

• Cultivate Strong People
• Deliver Results
• Create a Thriving Environment
• Set Clear Direction
• Optimize Resources
• Drive Solutions

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED in General

Certifications

• Driver's License
• SC - Biological Wastewater A
• SC - Biological Wastewater B
• SC - Water Distribution A
• SC - Water Distribution B

Physical Requirements

Office and Field-Based Role

Work Experience

Education: Requires advanced vocational skills and knowledge of water and wastewater operations and management, which might be acquired by obtaining Class “A’ or “B” certification in Water and Wastewater Operations.

Experience: Five to ten years of directly related experience in water and wastewater treatment/operations, including at least three years in a managerial role. Construction-related experience is a plus.

License: Class A or B Certification in Biological Wastewater. Water Treatment and Distribution, issued by the state.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.