Regional Vice President - Eastern Massachusetts - Municipal Water Contract Operations
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 1, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA subsidiary of
Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of
water, waste and energy management services, including water and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000
employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Please visit our website -www.veolianorthamerica.com.Job
DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia's comprehensive benefits package includes
paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision
insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate
in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. - Pay
and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in
their collective bargaining agreement. -Position Purpose: -The
Regional Vice President manages the administration of all business
and technical activities within the assigned geographical area.
He/She shall direct the staff in the efficient and effective
operation of the company to ensure quality customer and community
service, employee and regulatory relationships and appropriate
shareholder return. This position requires interaction with
external agencies, clients, municipal leaders, and other groups to
ensure the health and growth of the division.The Regional VP is
responsible for growing the customer base of additional water and
wastewater systems. -Candidate must live in or easily commutable to
Eastern Massachusetts.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for plant and personnel safety, cost control,
efficiencies and growth of assigned regional area.
- Responsible for financial performance of operating unit in the
region.
- Establish core business goals, operating plans, and
budgets.
- Manage the region to key performance indicators tied to
business objectives.
- Mentor and develop the Management Staff in the region.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with customers,
employees, community officials, business leaders and regulatory
agencies.
- Support project development with regard to engineering,
operations and/or environmental activities.
- Drive the growth initiatives in the region through
identification of new business and account management opportunities
and actively assist with retention of existing customers.
- Promote and Maintain a safe working environment for employees
within the assigned region.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and company
requirements/policies.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a
related field or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of progressive supervisory and management experience
in a related business or technical field.
- Proven experience in growing a regional business with
demonstrated success in managing customer relations including
renewal of contracts and establishing new business.
- Preferred: Master's degree in engineering or
MBA.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical skills,
including solid understanding of relevant commercial, social and
political water issues.
- In-depth knowledge of the economics and technologies associated
with the provision of water/wastewater and biosolids services.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with an understanding of Human
Resources / Relations principles in a union environment.
- Knowledge of Safety, Environmental and Facilities/ Capital
Equipment Management.
- Developed strategic and business planning and financial
management skills including budget, forecasting and cost
control.
- Successful record with contract negotiations, multi-site
interfaces, commercial management of contracts and sustained
customer and regulatory satisfaction.
- Must be effective in building partnerships and relationships
with customers and be able to modify communication and presentation
style in order to relate to a variety of people and
personalities.
- Organizational skill - Ability to prioritize and focus on areas
of significant impact.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills.
- Excellent skills in leadership, team building, change
management, and training and mentoring of project managers and
supervisors.
- Collaborative and capable of working well in a
cross-functional, matrix environment.Required
Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
if operating company vehicles.Additional InformationWe are an Equal
Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.Disclaimer: The
salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as
of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to
modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.
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