Manager, Treatment

American Water; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Manager, Treatment in Bridgewater, NJ to provide leadership, direction, and oversight for water and wastewater treatment operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant production.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, budgeting, and collaboration with engineering and environmental teams. Travel is modest; competitive benefits and incentive opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in utility operations with regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership of teams and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment operations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor financial performance.
• Direct process optimization initiatives to improve water quality and efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management of treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Water Quality, Distribution, and Environmental teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Operations management

Process optimization

Safety programs

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental Science/Operations Management/Business

10+ years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree

3+ years’ experience leading operational teams in regulated utility or similar

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Treatment

Posting Start Date: 10/13/26

Job Description:

Position Information

$83,550.00 - $130,380.00.00 annually

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

American Water is current seeking a Manager, Treatment in our Bridgewater, NJ location. The Manager, Treatment is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and oversight for water and/or wastewater treatment operations to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant production of drinking water and treatment of wastewater.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead treatment operations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and company standards


• Provide leadership and development for supervisors, operators, and technical staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence


• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor financial performance and implement strategies to achieve business plan objectives


• Direct treatment process optimization initiatives to improve water quality, operational efficiency, resiliency, and cost effectiveness


• Oversee maintenance, reliability, and lifecycle management programs for treatment facilities and critical infrastructure


• Partner with Engineering, Water Quality, Distribution, Environmental Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to support capital improvement projects and operational priorities


• Ensure effective emergency preparedness, security, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning for treatment facilities


• Build productive relationships with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and local government officials


• Analyze operational, compliance, and performance data to identify trends and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities


• Ensure adherence to company policies, labor agreements, safety requirements, and reporting obligations

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical discipline


• 10+ years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree or 16+ years’ experience without a bachelor’s degree in utility operations


• 3+ years’ experience leading, supervising, or coordinating operational teams in a regulated utility, municipal, or industrial environment


• Experience managing compliance, safety, and operational performance objectives


• Experience developing operating budgets and supporting capital investment programs preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment processes, operations, and regulatory requirements


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and public health regulations governing treatment operations


• Knowledge of utility operations, environmental compliance, public health standards, and asset management principles


• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, capital planning, and performance metrics


• Working knowledge of labor relations, employee development, and workforce planning practices


• Knowledge of emergency response, risk management, and business continuity principles


• Leadership and employee development


• Regulatory and environmental compliance management


• Budgeting and financial management


• Process optimization and problem-solving


• Project coordination and capital improvement support


• Effective written and verbal communication


• Stakeholder and regulatory relationship management


• Decision-making in fast-paced operational environments

Certifications & Licenses

• State-issued Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator License appropriate for the system classification, or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe


• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

• Local and occasional regional travel, as required