MANAGING DIRECTOR (Water)

Gfoat; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board seeks a strategic Managing Director for Water to lead its water and wastewater operations, reporting to the General Manager & CEO. The role focuses on safe, reliable, and sustainable service delivery for a rapidly growing community, guiding long-term infrastructure planning and regulatory compliance.

This executive will oversee performance, budgeting (O&M and CIP), policy development, risk mitigation, and high-level stakeholder engagement with local, state, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Twelve years in municipal or utility operations with senior-management experience.
• A Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs utility operations to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans and performance objectives.
• Develops short- and long-range strategies and action plans based on needs and risks.
• Oversees budgets for O&M and CIP and monitors expenditures.
• Promotes compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements; mitigates risks.
• Represents BPUB with partners and agencies; supports community relations.
• Leads, coaches and develops senior management staff; supports talent planning.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is seeking a strategic and accomplished Managing Director for Water to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Manager & CEO, this executive will provide leadership for BPUB’s water & wastewater utility operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable services to a rapidly growing community.

This role offers a unique opportunity to guide long-term infrastructure planning, capital investment, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and environmental stewardship while advancing the mission of one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following)

• Directs assigned utility operations functions to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective, and timely service delivery.
• Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans, and performance objectives for assigned functions.
• Develops short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans based on operational needs, risk, and service expectations.
• Identifies, evaluates, and advances business initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities aligned with BPUB’s mission and changing priorities.
• Plans and directs programs and activities across assigned divisions, departments, and senior staff.
• Oversees development and management of O&M and CIP budgets for assigned functions; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments.
• Establishes performance monitoring and reporting for assigned functions; provides timely updates and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board as required.
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and internal controls for assigned functions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements; identifies and mitigates operational and enterprise risks.
• Represents BPUB with local, state, and national partners, agencies, and industry organizations; supports intergovernmental and community relations.
• Promotes a consistent, positive organizational image and communications with customers, stakeholders, and employees.
• Leads, coaches, and develops senior management and professional staff; supports talent planning and accountability for results.
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of executive authority, as appropriate to the operation and administration of a municipally owned utility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal of all designated staff. May assume the duties and responsibilities of an executive team member in their absence.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university is required, a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field may be considered. Twelve (12) years of municipal or utility operations experience, at least five (5) of which in a senior management capacity are required. A Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.