Operations Manager - Biosolids

Ovivo; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401k Match

Company paid life insurance

Short and long-term disability benefits

11 paid holidays

Three weeks of PTO

Personal hours

Extra days off around holidays

Job summary

A global water treatment company is seeking a Biosolids Operations Manager to lead project managers and engineers in executing profitable Biosolids projects. This role emphasizes budget management, strategic planning, and customer satisfaction, while allowing for hybrid work arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in the water/wastewater sector. Join us in changing the future of water through innovative solutions and dedicated teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in water/wastewater industry or equivalent education.
• Ability to analyze technical documents and interpret industry-related drawings.
• Strong negotiation skills and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Biosolids project execution and profitability.
• Mentor project managers and guide project execution.
• Coordinate with Marketing to monitor backlog and develop bidding strategies.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

At Ovivo, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and professional experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. The Biosolids Operations Manager is responsible for supervising, guiding, and mentoring a team of Project Managers and Engineers. This key leadership position within the Biosolids Team directs all project execution activities with full responsibility of P&L, budgeting, financial forecasting, and EBITDARM (or similar financial metrics). The role ensures outstanding customer service in line with company standards and drives the overall performance, profitability, and growth of Biosolids projects and products.

The role is based in our Salt Lake City Office and will enjoy our hybrid working model.

Expected domestic travel is 10-25%.

What is the role?

• Oversee overall product bookings, design, development, delivery, completion, and profitability of all Biosolids projects.
• Plan and administer the group's operations budget.
• Directly mentor team of project managers and provide guidance and support in project execution duties.
• Direct engineering, planning/purchasing, and service teams to deliver equipment within the sold value and committed delivery timeframes.
• Continuously review products and recommend changes or updates to strengthen the company's competitive position.
• Ensure prompt and effective responses to customer inquiries and needs.
• Approve and promote training, development, and design exercises for team members.
• Coordinate regularly with Marketing to monitor present backlog, EBITARM, and determine bidding strategies for key competitive projects.
• Support the Marketing group in developing new business, growing existing client relationships, and implementing group business and marketing plans.
• Assist Marketing with business development activities, including attending client meetings, preparing preliminary designs, equipment sizing calculations, project estimates, and presentations.
• Oversee service for Biosolids products and collaborate with Marketing on pricing and technical specifications.
• Work with sales, marketing, and strategic planning teams to facilitate client development through marketing and client service programs.
• Monitor product competitiveness and implement necessary changes.
• Represent the company at corporate meetings as required.
• Develop and/or implement new management methods in collaboration with direct supervisor.
• Adhere to and promote company policies, procedures, and established safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil and Environmental, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Process Engineering from an accredited university and 5+ years experience in water/wastewater industry, OR equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret industry-related documents, written specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Capable of making decisions involving multiple variables in standardized situations.
• Skilled at making decisions that enhance company profitability, including during product sales.
• Strong negotiation and contract knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• Ability to interpret industry-related drawings and technical documents.
• Understanding of construction principles.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you any way.

Why work at Ovivo?

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k Match
• Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Three weeks of PTO to start (hire date determines number of PTO hours for the first year)
• Roll over of 64 PTO hours to the following year
• Sixteen personal hours (hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year)
• Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance.

At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.

About Ovivo

Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo : https://careers.ovivowater.com/