Water Distribution Manager — Lead 12-Person Team

Woodardcurran; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Career growth opportunities

Professional development support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Woodard & Curran seeks an experienced Water Distribution Manager to lead the operations and maintenance team supporting Public Water Supply District #2 in Missouri. You will oversee a large drinking water distribution system, mentor a 12-person team, and manage a $1.7M annual operating budget across 700+ miles of piping.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver reliable water service to about 150,000 residents in a

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience managing water distribution systems.
• Missouri Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification DS-III or ability to obtain it within the first year of employment.
• Experience leading personnel and managing operational budgets.
• Working knowledge of Missouri drinking water regulations and distribution system requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 12 water distribution professionals, fostering safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage an annual operating budget of approximately $1.7 million, ensuring efficient and reliable system performance.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and reliability of more than 700 miles of water distribution piping and infrastructure.
• Direct a proactive valve maintenance program, exercising approximately 12,000 system valves on a five-year rotation.
• Coordinate the annual testing of approximately 5,800 fire hydrants to support public safety and system readiness.
• Manage system flushing programs, including the annual flushing of approximately 1,400 dead-end water mains.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute maintenance, repair, and capital improvement projects across the system.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable drinking water regulations and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver exceptional service and operational performance.
• Support emergency response efforts and system reliability initiatives as needed.

Skills

Water distribution

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Safety

Education

Missouri DWD Certification DS-III

Job description

Woodard & Curran seeks an experienced Water Distribution Manager to lead the operations and maintenance team supporting Public Water Supply District #2 in Missouri. You will oversee a large drinking water distribution system, mentor a 12-person team, and manage a $1.7M annual operating budget across 700+ miles of piping.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver reliable water service to about 150,000 residents in a