Area Manager

AdCode: 1601

Date: Sep 23, 2025

State: SC

City: Kiawah Island

Business Unit: Atlantic Coast Utilities

Category: Field Operations

Job Type:

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

Purpose of the Job

Imagine being part of a team that supplies the essential element for life. Water is the very foundation of this planet, the life-giving essence in all of us. Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about this essential resource, the South Carolina Water Utilities team, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on.

As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a dependable Area Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in our Field Operations department.

Performs management functions for field operations to ensure efficient and effective use of equipment, materials, and staffing. Coordinates communications between directors, engineers, customers, and supervisors. Administers specific personnel actions, including hiring, terminations, performance reviews, merit increases, and employee warnings.

Job Responsibilities

- Holds a positive attitude and can build and maintain a high-performing team.

- Coordinates communications between the Director, engineers, contractors, customers, supervisors, and field staff.

- Initiates problem-solving where necessary in the operation of facilities and resolution of customer inquiries.

- Provides leadership to Supervisors and local teams; establishes priorities, reviews work in progress, and evaluates completed work; provides field training as necessary.

- Administers specific personnel actions, including hiring, terminations, performance reviews, merit increases, and employee warnings.

- Reviews daily and monthly reports related to sewer treatment facilities, water treatment plants, and ASR water wells to ensure accuracy and completeness.

- Performs routine on-site inspection of all facilities to ensure that facilities are operated and maintained satisfactorily and that all permit requirements and/or regulatory agency requirements are met.

- Manage team performance and development.

- Oversee and support departmental goals and objectives.

Competencies

Cultivate Strong People

Deliver Results

Create a Thriving Environment

Set Clear Direction

Optimize Resources

Drive Solutions

Certifications

Driver's License

SC - Biological Wastewater A

SC - Water Distribution A

Physical Requirements

Office and Field-Based Role

Work Experience

Five to ten years of directly related experience in water and wastewater treatment/operations, including at least three years in a managerial role. Construction-related experience is a plus.

License: Class A or B Certification in Biological Wastewater, Water Treatment and Distribution issued by the state.

Education: Requires advanced vocational skills and knowledge of water and wastewater operations and management, which may be acquired by obtaining Class "A" or "B" certification in Water and Wastewater Operation.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina