Manager, Treatment

American Water Co.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include directing treatment process optimization, developing operating and capital budgets, coordinating with Engineering and regulatory teams, and ensuring safety and continuous improvement across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years in utility operations with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing compliance, safety, and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Water treatment processes

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting and financial management

Leadership and people development

Operations management

Education

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

Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and hasthe opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determinedbased 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, EmployeeStock 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

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.