Director of Utilities

Chesterfield County, Virginia (Richmond-Metro Area), a recognized leader and award-winning local government, is seeking a visionary, strategic, and results-oriented leader who values collaboration, innovation, and service excellence to oversee the Utilities department.  They will possess strong technical and administrative expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead a high-performing organization that serves a diverse and growing community.

The Director of Utilities provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the department, including three major divisions: Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance, Engineering and Development, and Finance and Administration, as well as oversight of the Real Property Office.  The director is responsible for:

• Planning, directing and overseeing department programs, including system operations, capital planning, infrastructure design and construction, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and manages the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), negotiates and administers services agreements with other jurisdictions, and ensures adherence to all federal, state and local regulations.
• Monitors financial performance and budgets, oversees customer service and public engagement, and represents the department in coordination with external agencies, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Serves as the County’s principal advisor on water and wastewater matters to the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator, reporting to the Deputy County Administrator for Community Development