Field Services Director - Villages, FL

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At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as welook intothe future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Jacobs is seeking a Field Services Directorto join our collaborative team at The Villagesin Florida. As the Field Services Director, you will be responsible for providing oversight for the Collections & Distribution (C&D) and Meter Reader departments. In this role, you’ll work with project staff to lead daily activities as well as establishing systems and tools to provide superior client service and technical support to water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities.

As the Field Services Director you will be responsible for all corrective and preventive maintenance activities and remedial action in emergencies. Other responsibilities include supervising, evaluating and training managers and teams. To be successful in the role, the candidate will have previously demonstrated leadership ability, team-focused, inclusive leadership style, with a commitment to excellence. We will help you grow and deliver on one of the most unique and challenging O&M Programs in the country, together.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what we need from you:

• Demonstrated experience/ability as a leader and manager. You will be expected to establish/foster a culture of collaboration/teamwork and inspire your team to deliver with excellence. We strive for highly engaged employees/teams that are inspired to be their best.
• You have demonstrated experience, technical skills, and business acumen to lead C&D and Meter Reading operations at a high level.
• Professional knowledge of the principles, methods and tools employed in the general operation of engines, pumps, valves, motors and related equipment.
• Support client relationship with positive client engagement and professional reporting, resulting in client confidence/satisfaction.
• Provide support, mentoring, training, and leadership to ensure the highest effort on the part of onsite managers.
• Maintain cost levels to ensure compliance with budget projections.
• Establish and lead development and training programs to drive professional advancement within the organization.
• Organize and direct C&D and Meter Reader teams to deliver high performance in Safety, Preventive Maintenance, Customer Service, Quality, and Sustainability.
• Assure personnel compliance with corporate and client reporting systems
• Develop budgets and assist in the preparation of Maintenance strategies to exceed contract and company requirements/deliverables.

• BA or BS degree; or 20 years in a leadership role in lieu of the degree.
• Six years of experience as a manager of maintenance and/or public works operations.
• Experience in Asset Management with responsibility for technical support and financial accountability.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Proficiency with computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and CMMS systems

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields (i.e. Engineering, Business, etc.)
• Twelve years of experience as a manager in public works operations, including experience in Asset Management.
• Knowledge of methods to reduce operating costs of a treatment plant through efficiency in energy consumption, chemical addition, staffing strategies and solids disposal
• Ability to make presentations and create professional reports/presentations.
• Ex…