Construction Operations Manager

•Automation & Water/Wastewater The Sterling Choice Hampton, VA Job Details Full-time $120,000

•$170,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Wastewater treatment Customer communication Project engineering Management Customer service In-person customer service Public infrastructure construction projects Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) Electrical engineering Problem-solving Customer engagement Electrical layout diagram interpretation Leading team collaboration initiatives Electrical troubleshooting NFPA 70 compliance Managing projects Wastewater treatment plant experience Commissioning phase involvement Construction management Field commissioning Electrical systems commissioning Full Job Description Operations Manager

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Automation & Water/Wastewater Location:

Hampton, VA Job Type:

Full-Time Travel:

Up to 25%

Pay :

$120,000

•$170,000 We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager

•Automation & Water/Wastewater to lead the technical delivery of automation and controls projects supporting municipal water and wastewater facilities . This is a great fit for someone with a strong controls/automation background who has grown into a technical leadership or project management role. What You'll Do Lead the technical execution of water/wastewater automation and controls projects Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, customers, vendors, and field teams Oversee technical deliverables from project kickoff through commissioning and startup Review electrical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and technical documentation Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting Provide technical direction to engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors Identify and resolve technical issues and project risks Participate in customer meetings and serve as a key technical point of contact Support estimating, proposals, and sales activities when needed Travel to customer sites and project locations as needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 10+ years of automation, controls, or field service experience 5+ years of municipal water/wastewater experience Experience leading technical projects and/or engineering teams Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, controls, and automation systems Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and contract documents Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) Experience with commissioning, startup, FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting Strong customer-facing and communication skills Experience with estimating and/or sales support Ideal Background We're especially interested in candidates who have progressed from a hands-on Controls/Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, SCADA Engineer, or Field Service Engineer into a technical leadership or project management position. You should be comfortable getting into the technical details when necessary while also leading projects, communicating with customers, and coordinating multiple teams. Why This Role? Senior-level technical leadership opportunity Work on municipal water and wastewater projects Opportunity to lead complex automation/controls projects Combination of technical engineering + project leadership Customer-facing role with opportunities for career growth Approximately 25% travel If you have a strong automation/controls background and significant municipal water/wastewater experience, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$120,000.00

•$170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Wastewater treatment: 5 years (Preferred) Construction management: 5 years (Preferred)

SCADA/HMI/PLC

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person