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Summary Ovivo's Clarification business has one of the deepest installed bases in the water treatment industry - more than 10,000 clarifier installations spanning municipal utilities, industrial facilities, and everything in between. Keeping that infrastructure performing at its best is the mission of the Repair & Rebuild group, and this role leads it. As Group Manager for Repair & Rebuild, you'll own the full commercial and operational lifecycle of a specialized business unit - from bookings and profitability to team development and strategic growth. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who combines strong business instincts with operational depth, and who sees building a team and growing a business as two sides of the same coin. What You'll Do You'll provide strategic and operational leadership across the full R&R business - directing Engineering, Project Management, Planning, Purchasing, and Field Service to deliver results for customers and for the P&L. Business Leadership & P&L • Own full P&L responsibility for the Repair & Rebuild group, including bookings, revenue, margin, and annual commitments. • Plan and administer the Operations budget; oversee forecasting and backlog visibility in coordination with Marketing. • Drive commercial strategy for the R&R business - identifying growth opportunities, expanding client relationships, and improving margin performance. • Collaborate with Marketing on pricing, technical specifications, and strategic planning to grow revenue and strengthen market positioning. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team including engineers, designers, project managers, planning and purchasing staff, and a marketing coordinator. • Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth - developing team members who are ready for expanded responsibility. • Conduct performance reviews and coach individuals on both technical and professional development. • Ensure the team operates in accordance with company policies, safety standards, and ethical practices. Operations & Project Execution • Oversee the full lifecycle of rebuild projects - from initial booking and design through delivery, field service, and project closeout. • Direct engineering, planning/purchasing, and field service activities to keep projects on budget and on schedule. • Negotiate contract details and resolve back-charges professionally and in a timely manner. • Engage directly with complex customer situations to resolve issues, protect relationships, and close out projects successfully. • Ensure prompt, professional responses to customers at every stage of the project lifecycle. Who You Are We're looking for a leader who combines operational credibility with commercial instincts - someone who earns the respect of their team through expertise and develops them through investment. • 7+ years of progressive experience in a water/wastewater, manufacturing, construction, or closely related field. • 3+ years of team leadership experience, with demonstrated success developing and managing cross-functional groups. • S. in Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and directly applicable experience). • Proven track record of P&L ownership - managing budgets, driving profitability, and accountability for business outcomes. • Strong knowledge of contracts, negotiation, and back-charge management in a project-based environment. • Ability to read and interpret industry drawings, written specifications, and technical documents. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - effective at building client relationships and influencing cross-functional stakeholders. • Knowledge of the rebuild/aftermarket business model and construction principles; water and wastewater equipment experience is a strong plus. Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership, a track record of developing teams, and passion for the work, we'd love to talk. What We Offer At Ovivo, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We're serious about work-life balance, career development, and building an environment where great people do their best work. • Hybrid work model - based in our Salt Lake City, UT office with approximately 50% in-office flexibility. • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits • 401(k) with 4% company match • Paid Parental Leave • Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability • 11 paid holidays + 3 weeks PTO per year (with 64-hour rollover) • 16 personal hours annually • Paid company closure between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - no PTO impact • Annual Incentive Plan based on Company Profit About Ovivo Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing some of the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. With more than 150 years of expertise, Ovivo is backed by renowned trademarks, proprietary products, advanced technologies, and deep system integration know-how. We serve both industrial and municipal markets worldwide - delivering solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable. We are committed to creating working environments where everyone is included, treated fairly, and respected. Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo : careers.ovivowater.com #LI-Hybrid

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You'll provide strategic and operational leadership across the full R&R business - directing Engineering, Project Management, Planning, Purchasing, and Field Service to deliver results for customers and for the P&L.
Business Leadership & P&L
Own full P&L responsibility for the Repair & Rebuild group, including bookings, revenue, margin, and annual commitments.
Plan and administer the Operations budget; oversee forecasting and backlog visibility in coordination with Marketing.
Drive commercial strategy for the R&R business - identifying growth opportunities, expanding client relationships, and improving margin performance.
Collaborate with Marketing on pricing, technical specifications, and strategic planning to grow revenue and strengthen market positioning.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional team including engineers, designers, project managers, planning and purchasing staff, and a marketing coordinator.
Cultivate a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth - developing team members who are ready for expanded responsibility.
Conduct performance reviews and coach individuals on both technical and professional development.
Ensure the team operates in accordance with company policies, safety standards, and ethical practices.
Operations & Project Execution
Oversee the full lifecycle of rebuild projects - from initial booking and design through delivery, field service, and project closeout.
Direct engineering, planning/purchasing, and field service activities to keep projects on budget and on schedule.
Negotiate contract details and resolve back-charges professionally and in a timely manner.
Engage directly with complex customer situations to resolve issues, protect relationships, and close out projects successfully.
Ensure prompt, professional responses to customers at every stage of the project lifecycle.
We're looking for a leader who combines operational credibility with commercial instincts - someone who earns the respect of their team through expertise and develops them through investment.
7+ years of progressive experience in a water/wastewater, manufacturing, construction, or closely related field.
3+ years of team leadership experience, with demonstrated success developing and managing cross-functional groups.
S. in Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and directly applicable experience).
Proven track record of P&L ownership - managing budgets, driving profitability, and accountability for business outcomes.
Strong knowledge of contracts, negotiation, and back-charge management in a project-based environment.
Ability to read and interpret industry drawings, written specifications, and technical documents.

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Dental

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401(K)

Pto

Parental Leave

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