Join a rapidly growing and innovative water and wastewater infrastructure services provider as you lead the overall operations, execution, and profitability of process automation and "smart grid" projects for water utilities throughout Florida. As the Regional Vice President, you will maintain full P&L responsibility and build a skilled team of Engineering Project Managers and Field Service Technicians responsible for design engineering, and execution of advanced analytics and automation technology projects at municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities located throughout Florida. Service offerings include remote SCADA design and programming, cybersecurity, telemetry systems, control panel fabrication, and data acquisition and monitoring tools to help optimize clients' asset longevity, energy utilization, and chemical consumption.
Compensation includes an attractive base salary commensurate with experience, plus an annual bonus incentive and equity shares. Benefits include a 401-K with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.
Essential Job Functions include:
Develop, implement, and manage the operating budget, forecasting, and five-year plan for the Southeast region, while ensuring all profitability and project delivery goals are met.
Ensure projects are executed and completed in accordance with contract timelines, while surpassing defined financial, operational, and customer service expectations.
Lead team of Project Managers, Program Managers, and administrative personnel, while driving cross-functional collaboration with Business Development Managers, Design Engineers, and Field Service personnel to ensure regional growth objectives are met.
Ensure project profitability objectives are met through scope management, communication with customers, and the use of change orders when necessary.
Establish market pricing with the estimation team to maximize profitability.
Develop robust estimate review process to ensure buy-in with all key project stakeholders.
Monitor and enforce company standards of excellence, including safety, professionalism, preparedness, appearance, and timeliness for all direct and indirect team members.
Strengthen relationships with existing municipalities and private utilities to generate repeat business through selling additional "add-on" services.
Maintain ownership for all hiring, onboarding, training, and career development for your team.
Qualifications include:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Information Technology, or a related field.
MBA or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are a plus, but not required.
10+ years of Project Management or Project Engineering experience in instrumentation, process controls, SCADA systems, cybersecurity, telemetry systems, and/or data monitoring tools.
5+ years of leadership experience managing a team of direct reports.
Prior P&L responsibility for a department, region, division, product portfolio, or site operation.
Strong understanding and prior experience leading automation, instrumentation, and controlling projects within the municipal water/wastewater treatment sector.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% overnight within the defined region.
Proven success leading teams in a matrixed organization.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.