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Who is AQUALIS?

AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.

Why work at AQUALIS?

AQUALIS provides sustainable water compliance and management solutions for the betterment of our nation’s communities and corporations. Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive, sustainable water management team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty, integrity and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by our core values: Personal Responsibility & Accountability, Exceptional Customer Experience, and Sustainable & Innovative Water Management. We are committed to providing personal and professional development through continuing education, investment in tools and technology, and position-related training. AQUALIS provides all full-time employees with competitive annual pay raise potential, paid vacation time, eligibility to enroll in a company sponsored group healthcare plan, 401(k) matching, as well as real flexibility and growth potential.

Where do YOU fit in?

AQUALIS Stormwater Management is seeking experienced, results-driven leaders to join our growing operations team as a Senior Service Delivery Manager (SDM). This position serves as a key field leadership role responsible for managing service delivery operations, leading field crews, ensuring safety and quality standards, maintaining client relationships, and driving operational excellence across assigned territories.

The Senior Service Delivery Manager will oversee stormwater maintenance, inspection, rehabilitation, and repair activities while providing hands-on leadership to Service Delivery teams. This role is designed for experienced field managers with a proven track record of leading crews in stormwater management, landscaping, or similar outdoor service industries.

Specific duties include:

• Lead and manage Service Delivery teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of work.
• Plan and coordinate weekly service routes, schedules, labor resources, and equipment utilization.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, equipment training, performance coaching, and company culture initiatives.
• Oversee stormwater maintenance, inspections, repairs, and rehabilitation activities utilizing Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
• Maintain accountability for company assets, including trucks, trailers, tools, and specialized equipment.
• Complete and review maintenance reports, inspection documentation, crew productivity records, and expense tracking.
• Serve as the primary field contact for clients before, during, and after service visits.
• Support operational planning, workforce development, and crew performance management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, environmental regulations, and customer expectations.
• Interface with municipal inspectors, client management teams, subcontractors, and business partners as needed.
• Travel regularly throughout assigned service areas to support operations and field teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of continuous employment tenure with a company in a field-level management role within:
• Stormwater Management
• Landscaping
• Grounds Maintenance
• Environmental Services
• Similar outdoor service industries
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing field-based crews.
• Strong operational, scheduling, and workforce management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency with mobile technology, including iPads, laptops, email, and field reporting software.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and be away from home approximately 3–4 days per week.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical job duties as required.

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Clean driving record for the previous five years.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Card.
• Valid driver's license.
• Continued maintenance of a satisfactory driving record and DOT Medical Card throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous stormwater management experience.
• Experience managing multiple crews or service territories.
• Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure, watershed restoration, erosion control, drainage systems, or environmental compliance practices.
• Experience with equipment and trailer operations.

"Compensation for this position is determined by verified, directly related industry experience. Candidates who have three (3) or more consecutive years of employment with a company performing work substantially similar to the responsibilities outlined in this job description may qualify for an enhanced starting wage.

Candidates with less than 3 years of directly related experience: $21.00 – $24.00 per hour

Candidates with 3+ years of directly related experience: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour

To be considered for the higher compensation range, candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable experience in a comparable role. The Company conducts employment verification checks as part of the hiring process to confirm previous job titles, dates of employment, and relevant work experience. Experience that cannot be verified may not be considered when determining compensation eligibility.

Final compensation offers are based on verified experience, qualifications, employment history, and business needs.

Note: Providing inaccurate, misleading, or unverifiable employment information may result in adjustment of the compensation offer or removal from consideration for employment."