Business Unit Manager - East Business Unit

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council’s Environmental Services (ES) division operates nine water resource recovery facilities in the Twin Cities metro area. The Business Unit Manager provides overall leadership, management, and technical support for the East Business Unit to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Develops the business unit culture, oversees processes, and sets short- and long-term objectives in line with the ES plan.

Qualifications

• Education and experience combinations listed: leadership role plus required years.
• 5+ years in lead, supervisory, project management, or management roles.
• Wastewater or related field experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership for the East Business Unit within ES.
• Ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Develops and monitors short and long-term business unit objectives per the strategic plan.

Skills

leadership

project management

supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's or higher degree

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Metropolitan Council

is the regional planning agency for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to our region: transportation, wastewater collection and treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment!

The Metropolitan Council’s Environmental Services (ES) division operates and maintains nine water resource recovery facilities in the Twin Cities metro area.

The Business Unit Manager

provides overall leadership, management, and technical support for the East Business Unit to ensure compliance with the environmental and safety regulations. Develops the business unit culture, oversees the business unit processes, and develops and monitors short and long-term business unit objectives in accordance with the Wastewater Treatment Services strategic plan.

Any of the following combinations in completed education (degree field of study in engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental studies, or related field) and experience (in wastewater treatment or related field):

• High school diploma/GED with twelve or more years of experience, including five or more years of experience in a lead, supervisory, project management, and/or management role
• Associate degree with ten or more years of experience, including five or more years of experience in a lead, supervisory, project management, and/or management role
• Bachelor's or higher degree with eight or more years of experience, including five or more years of experience in a lead, supervisory, project management, and/or management role

Additional Requirements:

• Class A wastewater certification for the State of Minnesota OR ability to obtain certification within twelve months.
• Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Salary Range:

$122,907.20 - $199,409.60 Annually