Process Optimization Manager Jobs in Sebring, FL

Woodard & Curran

5 months ago

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also reimburses employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.

Woodard & Curran is growing! To support this growth, we have an immediate opening for a Project Manager for the water and wastewater treatment facilities near Ft. Meade, Florida. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance and management, administrative duties, and maintaining close client communications. You will oversee a staff of 8+ employees in the daily operations and maintenance of both water and wastewater treatment facilities, collections, distribution, meter reading and customer service-related duties.

The Project Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with operations staff, client representatives, regulators, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc. He or She will regularly prepare reports for regulators, clients, and the firm. Additionally, the Project Manager will manage the budget of the project and manage the scope and schedule of contractual obligations and serve as the main point of contact between the client and the firm. Supervision will be provided by an Area Manager; however, the Project Manager must be able to work comfortably in a self-directed environment with minimal daily supervision.

Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm. Attendance and participation in city department meetings as requested is required. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts as scheduled and required.

What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

• Day-to-day operations and management of all water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities with a large focus on health & safety, process optimization, employee mentoring and client communications.
• Day-to-day operations and management of a SCADA System and remote communications network.
• Implementation and management of an innovative predictive & preventative maintenance management program.
• Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects.
• Emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events etc.
• Provision of requested / required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality.
• Participation in capital planning and asset management planning.
• Collaborate and build relationships with the client.
• Collaborate with engineers on future planning and ongoing construction administration.
• Attend council meetings and present project update presentations.
• Promote and develop staff members.
• Review development plans and permits and attend pre-construction meetings.

What Will you Need to Succeed?

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in managing complex water and/or wastewater facilities.
• Experience overseeing an annual operating budget of $1.5 million or more.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record with regulators.
• The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses aMutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)to help resolve most employment‑related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace‑related disputes are resolved throughbinding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work‑related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well‑being:

• Disability: Paid short- and long‑term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Workplace Information

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters here.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

Recruitment Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

Text Message Communication Notice:

To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with ...

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