Operations Manager Construction Water/Wastewater

LVI Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Significant bonus potential

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead its water/wastewater construction division in Arizona. Based in Phoenix, you will oversee project teams, ensure safety, quality, and profitability, and drive strategic growth across the region.

You bring 10+ years in water/wastewater construction, a track record of leading large projects for heavy civil contractors, and strong financial and client-management skills to deliver outstanding results for municipal and private clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater construction.
• Experience delivering water treatment and wastewater facilities.
• Strong financial, operational, and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for Arizona water/wastewater construction projects.
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership teams.
• Manage project performance, profitability, staffing, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipal owners, engineers, and industry partners.
• Lead strategic planning and support business growth initiatives.
• Drive safety, quality, and operational excellence across the division.
• Assist with pursuit strategy, preconstruction efforts, and major project planning.
• Mentor and develop future operations leaders within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Job description

Operations Manager - Water/Wastewater Construction
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Compensation: $200,000+ DOE + Executive-Level Benefits
Industry: Water/Wastewater

A leading heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and help grow a thriving water/wastewater construction division in Arizona. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven construction operations professional with deep experience delivering complex treatment plant infrastructure projects.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for the operational leadership of water/wastewater construction projects across Arizona, including oversight of project teams, field operations, financial performance, client relationships, staffing, and strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is already operating at an Operations Manager, Director, Vice President, Area Manager, or Senior Operations leadership level within a heavy civil contractor and understands the unique challenges associated with delivering large, complex water and wastewater facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for water/wastewater construction projects throughout Arizona
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership teams
• Manage project performance, profitability, staffing, forecasting, and resource allocation
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipal owners, engineers, and industry partners
• Lead strategic planning and support business growth initiatives
• Drive safety, quality, and operational excellence across the division
• Assist with pursuit strategy, preconstruction efforts, and major project planning
• Mentor and develop future operations leaders within the organization

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater construction
• Strong background delivering:
  • Water Treatment Plants (WTPs)
  • Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs)
  • Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs)
  • Lift Stations
  • Pump Stations
  • Major utility and process-related infrastructure
• Experience working for a general contractor / heavy civil contractor
• Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple projects and project teams
• Background in Operations Management, Director-level, VP-level, or similar leadership roles preferred
• Strong financial, operational, and client-management skills

What's Offered

• $200,000+ base salary DOE
• Executive-level benefits package
• Significant bonus potential
• Long-term leadership opportunity with a growing organization
• Strong backlog of water/wastewater work throughout Arizona
• Opportunity to influence strategy, growth, and operational direction

Ideal Candidate

This role is best suited for a senior construction leader who has successfully delivered major water and wastewater projects and is looking for an opportunity to help lead and expand a high-performing operation. Candidates currently serving as Operations Managers, Construction Managers, Area Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Project Executives, or Division Managers are especially encouraged to apply.