Director, Water Quality Asset Management

Western Virginia Water Authority; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Virginia Water Authority seeks a Director of Plant Assets to lead the Water Quality division’s asset management and capital projects. The role directs the design, operation, and maintenance of water production, storage, and delivery systems, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality outcomes.

The position requires a civil/environmental engineering background with significant management experience, and involves budgeting, cross-functional coordination, and strategic planning to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field plus five or more years of related experience in design/operation of water production and/or wastewater facilities.
• Current licensure as a professional engineer in Virginia or ability to obtain by reciprocity within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates and oversees all activities of Water Quality Asset Management and Capital Group.
• Develops asset management and facility capital plans, long-term designs, and project designs.
• Oversees project management, risk assessment, and replacement programs.
• Maintains and manages critical equipment inventory with prioritization ratings.
• Manages outside consultants and procurement via RFPs; ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Professional Engineer license (Virginia)

Job description

Western Virginia Water Authority seeks a Director of Plant Assets to lead the Water Quality division’s asset management and capital projects. The role directs the design, operation, and maintenance of water production, storage, and delivery systems, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality outcomes.

The position requires a civil/environmental engineering background with significant management experience, and involves budgeting, cross-functional coordination, and strategic planning to