Region Manager - Operations

ADS Environmental Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Regional Manager for the East Region (US) and Canada to drive operational excellence and financial performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will lead District Managers, Data Managers, and Project Engineers to achieve bold business objectives.

Collaborate with Regional Sales and Key Account teams to grow regional revenue while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, civil engineering or related field.
• PMP certification required.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership in related industry.
• 3–5 years managing managers and multi-site operations.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service & data based project management for water and sewer infrastructure monitoring.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, support, and accountability.
• Drive regional financial performance and forecasting under AOP.
• Support revenue growth, cost management, and profitability across the region.
• Represent the company to suppliers, customers, and statutory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Prioritization

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Graduate degree in business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Regional Manager is a senior-level operational leader responsible for leading a team of mid-level managers and professionals including District Managers, Data Managers, and Project Engineers. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence and achieving key business objectives across safety, quality, delivery, cost & financial performance, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement. The Regional Manager provides strategic direction, coaching, and support to their management team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence.

The Regional Manager must work collaboratively with the Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Key Account Managers (KAMs) to build a strong and successful relationship between Sales and Operations to grow the Region’s business volume in the target markets.

This position will be responsible for the East Region (US) and Canada with a combined revenue volume between $30-50 million.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee Service & Data based project management for water and sewer infrastructure monitoring through a team of direct-report managers within multiple geographic districts.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, support, and accountability.
• Foster employee engagement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Drive execution of company initiatives, strategic initiatives and operational standards across the region.
• Own the regional financial performance and achievement of Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Revenue Growth
• Forecasting
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Gross Margin
• Contribution Margin
• Cost Management and Profitability
• Accurately forecast performance, collaborate cross-functionally to refine assumptions, and enhance accuracy and reliability.
• Implement corrective actions to address performance gaps at the District or Region level.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Represent the company in the region to suppliers, customers, and statutory bodies so as to promote the products, services, and activities of the organization.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service through the use of project work plans and necessary project reviews on every project within the region.
• Review, modify and approve project pricing developed by the project managers for the region.
• Support and participate in the development of and compliance with corporate policies, procedures, decisions and activities.
• Complete special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Civil Engineering or related field required; Graduate degree in business or engineering a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in related industry
• Minimum 3-5 years managing managers and leading multi-site or multi-territory operations
• PMP certification required
• Demonstrated success driving operational and financial performance across diverse teams
• Experience managing P&L responsibilities and key financial metrics
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant leadership experience may be considered
• Progressive background in civil/wastewater industry preferred.
• Wastewater Collection Systems knowledge is essential.
• Travel within the region required up to 25%
• Valid drivers license

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strongleadership, coaching, and talent development skills
• Proven ability to lead through others and influence organizational outcomes
• Strongfinancial acumen, including understanding of forecasting, revenue, gross margin, EBITA, working capital, accounts receivable, and budgeting
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with business systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $120,900.00 - $181,300.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.

Job Family

Operations

Business Unit

ADS