Job Description

Our client, Foothills Utilities, is one of the fastest-growing water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. Due to company growth, they require a General Manager to oversee their Yuma Arizona Facilities.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Leading and assuming overall responsibility for all operational functions within the facility management, finance, and operations.
• Being responsible for profit & loss performance of the Yuma facilities, including managing key financial targets (Net Income, EBITDA, /and capital expenditures).
• Developing and executing annual budgets, including revenues, O&M expenses, and capital expenditures
• Developing operations strategies, and directing and managing the water quality, field operations, production, and maintenance for water and wastewater operations.
• Implementing best-operating practices to promote continuous improvement, innovation, and excellent customer service.
• Ensuring that operational integrity is maintained, including regulatory compliance in all facilities.
• Coordinating closely with the company’s supporting functional areas, including finance, accounting, regulatory, HR, business development, and others.
• Identifying and developing the strategy and priorities for capital investment programs and driving the effective implementation of such programs.
• Supporting the development and execution of long-term regulatory strategies, including rate cases, rate consolidation, and other policy-related regulatory issues.
• Overseeing and managing all employee training, marketing, communications, contingency planning, and related business functions.
• Establishing a strong employee and customer safety culture, through the implementation of safety training, programs, and protocols.
• Building shared commitment to improving business performance and developing both individual and team capabilities
• Driving performance by linking business units' objectives to company goals and values.
• Communicating a shared vision, energizing and empowering staff, and championing diversity.
• Assisting in due diligence and operational analysis, and ensuring effective integration and performance of acquisitions and contract operations.
• Establishing relationships with and serving as operational contact for political and civic leaders and other key external stakeholders.
• Supporting and assisting the company President in maintaining and enhancing such relationships in the region and nationally.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating, and empowering employees to affect positive change and improve business performance.
• At least 10 years of experience successfully managing water and wastewater systems in multiple locations.
• Demonstrated track record of establishing and meeting or exceeding organizational financial, operational, and safety performance targets.
• Extensive knowledge of the regulated water and wastewater utility business and its operations, including relevant water and wastewater certifications (class IV)
• Knowledge of the applicable regulations, requirements, and trends impacting the water and wastewater business, both regulated and nonregulated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient skills using standard office software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Compensation for this position is $140 - $170K, or commensurate with experience, plus commissions and full benefits.

Interested candidates should forward a resume (MS Word attachment preferred) plus a brief email describing your relevant experience and reasons for your interest to: Christl@jsmithassoc.com. Or, call (519) 270-3780 for more information. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

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