Water Division Assistant Director

Utilities One

$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in water utilities, public works, or related fields.
  • Supervisory or project coordination experience.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with invoicing, payroll, and vendor management.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety and water-related regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily operations and planning of the Water Division.
  • Support management of water-related projects from start to finish.
  • Coordinate schedules, resources, and field activities for projects.
  • Prepare invoices, purchase orders, and related documents.
  • Review payroll and assist in tracking and submissions.
  • Obtain pricing for materials and services and manage procurement decisions.
  • Maintain inventories of materials and ensure stock levels.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (health, dental, vision)
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • 401k Plan
  • PTO/Paid Holidays
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Full Job Description
Water Division Assistant Director

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

Reporting To: Raymond Cianfrani

Description

The Assistant Director of Water works directly with and reports to the Water Division Director. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the Water Division, helping coordinate projects, vendors, materials, staffing, and administrative processes. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Water Division Director with daily operations and departmental planning.
  • Support the management of water-related projects from planning through completion.
  • Coordinate project schedules, deadlines, resources, and field activities.
  • Prepare and process invoices, purchase orders, and related documentation.
  • Assist with payroll review, tracking, and submission.
  • Obtain pricing and quotations for materials, equipment, tools, and services.
  • Participate in purchasing decisions and help ensure expenditures remain within established budgets.
  • Assist with the onboarding and orientation of new employees.
  • Prepare and submit requests for proposals and other procurement documents.
  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, suppliers, and internal departments.
  • Maintain accurate inventories of materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • Monitor stock levels and arrange replenishment as necessary.
  • Organize departmental records, reports, contracts, and project documentation.
  • Help identify and resolve scheduling, operational, and vendor-related issues.
  • Ensure work is performed in accordance with organizational policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
  • Act on behalf of the Water Division Director when assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as required.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Previous experience in water utilities, public works, construction, infrastructure, operations, or a related field.
  • Supervisory, project coordination, or administrative management experience.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with invoicing, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, and vendor management.
  • Ability to review quotations and support purchasing and procurement decisions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable business software.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety practices and relevant water-industry regulations is preferred.


Benefits
  • Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
  • Whole Life Insurance;
  • 401k Plan;
  • PTO/Paid Holidays;
  • Great Work Environment;
  • Career Advancement Opportunities.

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