Assistant Utilities Director

Job Overview

Vikus Water is seeking an Assistant Utilities Director to direct the planning, management and coordination of the utility’s operations and planning in The Villages. Vikus Water is a utility engineering firm of engineers, operators, and technical staff dedicated exclusively to the water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and alternative water systems serving The Villages® community, the fastest-growing community in the United States.

Responsibilities and Job Duties

Owns long-range capital improvement planning for utility systems, including project identification, prioritization, scope definition, cost opinions, scheduling, and alignment with funding, rate models, and impact fee programs.

Leads preparation and tracking of the annual budget and CIP. Makes recommendations based on key performance measures, city commissioner strategic plan and utility goals and objectives.

Provides a monthly, or as needed, briefing based on intensive review and analysis of the operating and capital budgets; recommends actions to avoid potential problem areas before they occur.

Coordinates CIP prioritization process through Risk and Consequence of Failure modeling and integration.

Coordinates with other departments on development, project management, finance, and performance.

Provides support to the department operation and maintenance division as needed.

Provides management, technical direction, and accountability for planning, design, permitting, construction, and startup of water, wastewater, and reuse treatment facilities. Owns technical outcomes related to capacity, treatment performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Manages internal engineering staff and external consultants responsible for utility planning, design, and construction support. Assigns work, sets priorities, reviews technical products, and enforces quality and schedule expectations.

Directs preparation of engineering reports, plans, specifications, and procurement documents for capital improvement projects. Approves technical scope prior to advertisement. Leads technical evaluation of bids and qualifications.

Prepares, reviews, permit applications, and technical correspondence submitted to regulatory agencies.

Directs engineering investigations and master planning studies, including population and demand projections, treatment process evaluations, residuals management, reuse integration, and selection of preferred alternatives based on technical risk and lifecycle cost.

Reviews development and site plans for utility impacts, system capacity, and compliance with adopted utility standards and regulatory constraints. Coordinates conditions of service with planning and development staff.

Manages the utility engineering budget, consultant contracts, and technical components of capital project expenditures.

Conducts targeted field inspections and site visits required to resolve design, constructability, compliance, or startup issues.

About Vikus Water

Located in the heart of Central Florida, Brownwood provides easy access to I-75 and Florida's Turnpike and is approximately one hour from Orlando, Tampa, major airports, and many of Florida's most popular attractions and outdoor destinations. Middleton, situated in Wildwood, is a lively, family-friendly community designed for a modern, active lifestyle, welcoming residents of all ages. Middleton offers the convenience of walking to A-rated schools, numerous parks, and amenities, fostering a lifestyle where school, dining, and entertainment are easily reachable by foot, bike, or golf cart. With a variety of new homes and a strong emphasis on safety and community, Middleton is the perfect place for families to thrive, grow, and connect, offering children an unparalleled sense of independence.

The Villages Charter School provides a unique, family-centric employee benefit: access to one of Florida’s top-rated “A” schools, celebrated for its rigorous academics and high AP participation. Its state-of-the-art campus delivers a comprehensive education with robust athletics, arts programs, and after-school care. Parents appreciate the integrated community support and opportunities for meaningful involvement, creating an ideal setting for both students and families.

CHECK OUT the community and school at www.MyMiddleton.com & www.tvcs.org.

We function as the Utilities and Engineering Department that oversee the operation and management of the utility assets. We make decisions that directly impact operating budgets, regulatory compliance, capital planning, and plant performance.

This is a long-term career opportunity for a person who wants to manage, oversee and operate large-scale utility systems without excessive bureaucracy. Personal at Vikus Water are deeply involved in projects from early planning and permitting through construction and operational implementation, allowing them to see their work become reality.

The utility portfolio includes:

• Five wastewater treatment
• Fourteen water treatment plants
• Thirty irrigation pump stations
• Advanced alternative stormwater supply systems
• Regional water, wastewater, and non-potable utility systems

The position is intended for a strong leader with significant experience in utility engineering. The background should include a mix of project management, asset management, leadership, design review, construction experience, and operational oversight for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and stormwater systems. This role suits an engineer who wants ownership, not a narrow task list.

The firm offers a technically strong, close-knit team environment with direct access to leadership and decision-makers. Compensation is competitive and includes biannual performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications Needed

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business or Construction
• 10 years of Experience in Water/Wastewater Utilities
• Must have strong oral presentation skills and strong written communication skills
• Work well in multidisciplinary team environments and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of programs, specifically Excel and Word.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus eligibility after 6 months
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical coverage and term life insurance provided at no cost for the employee
• Dental, vision, supplemental life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options are available
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous vacation time, sick time and paid holidays
• Highly ranked Charter School eligibility (K - 12th grade), exclusively for employees and businesses located in The Villages® community
• Long term client base so no need for business development
• Unlimited growth potential

Pay: $110,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $190,000