UPDATE: 05/08/2023
JOB TITLE: CEO/GENERAL MANAGER
ABOUT EMPLOYER:
Company is a 500+ mile gravity irrigation water delivery system serving Northwestern Montana Ag growers/producers, only releasing water when it is requested. The Board of Directors offers this CEO/ General Manager a talented and reliable full staff including exceptional office staff, dependable construction staff and experienced ditch riders as well as a business that is operating in the black. This role will receive Top Industry Salary, Annual Performance-Based Bonus and Excellent Benefits Package including Manager Vehicle, 100% of Family Health/Life Premiums Paid, Retirement Program with Employer Match to 8.9%, Relocation Assistance and More. Area offers many outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, ice fishing, hunting deer, elk, and bird, camping, boating, swimming, waters skiing, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, hiking and more.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2- or 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Water Management or other related degree program
- Minimum 5 years of Water Management experience preferred; Board will consider Senior Water Maintenance experience, Construction or Engineering Management with water experience
- Knowledge of State of Montana Water Law and Water Rights very beneficial
- Professional communication skills for conflict mitigation and to ensure productive interactions with shareholders, government officials, consultants and staff
- Preference to Professional Engineer, State of Montana, License with hydraulics, hydrology, or other relevant specialization
- Practical knowledge/understanding of financial statements such as balance sheets, reports and payroll law
- Earthwork and/or building construction experience with ability to read/interpret engineering spec sheets
- Understanding of basic surveying techniques
- Computer savvy in terms of computer software, computerized spreadsheets, correspondence, and ability to learn and operate SCADA and telemetry sites
- Ability to prepare/administer (or oversee preparation of) environmental permits, legal agreements, and contract documents
- Experience applying for federal, state, and private grants is a plus
- Ability to design and draft plans for basic concrete structures
- Basic understanding of herbicide chemistry/application with ability to obtain an Aquatic Pesticide Commercial Applicator license
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Established Water Company located in Montana in finding their next CEO/General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations including direction and oversight of all personnel, finances, water, and operational resources. The successful candidate will have hands-on water management experience, some type of construction or engineering background, a business mindset with strong math aptitude, and the ability to successfully maneuver operationally and politically while maintaining balanced finances and available resources including staff and equipment.
Primary responsibilities to include:
- Oversight of operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure
- Planning/Directing maintenance/Capital projects
- Reviewing/Approving all purchase orders/receipts, vendor invoices, payroll and consultant fees
- Administering all personnel matters including hiring, firing, training, wages and benefits, discipline, review and promotions as well as supervising Office Manager and Construction Foreman in the completion of their duties
- Managing/Leading Ditch Riders and Dam Tenders with regard to scheduling and water delivery duties
- Monitoring/recording meteorological data and review watershed conditions for optimization of systems operation
- General correspondence and meetings with shareholders, board members, vendors, and real estate officers as well as public and regulatory officials
Contact Info:
To be considered for this position, please select the appropriate button listed below or call Dianne Countryman at 308-381-4815.