East Wastewater BU Manager: Lead Operations & Strategy

Metropolitan Council; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Council is seeking a Business Unit Manager for the East Unit to provide leadership for four wastewater treatment plants, guiding operations, maintenance, and staff in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The role oversees budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and performance management.

You will develop short- and long-term plans, monitor process performance, and collaborate with engineers and management to improve efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Education/experience combinations listed in the job posting, e.g., high school diploma with 12+ years, or associate degree with 10+ years, or bachelor’s with 8+ years.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities aligned with wastewater operations.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating across multiple plants or shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the East Business Unit’s operation and maintenance.
• Develop and monitor short- and long-term business unit objectives.
• Oversee hiring, performance management and staff development.
• Coordinate operator certification processes and safety training.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets and purchase requisitions.

Skills

Wastewater processes

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering basics

Mechanical aptitude

Budgeting basics

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Metropolitan Council is seeking a Business Unit Manager for the East Unit to provide leadership for four wastewater treatment plants, guiding operations, maintenance, and staff in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The role oversees budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and performance management.

You will develop short- and long-term plans, monitor process performance, and collaborate with engineers and management to improve efficiency and safety.