Executive Director, Water & Wastewater Utilities

The City of Garland is recruiting for a new Managing Director of Water & Wastewater. This executive-level role will manage a department consisting of four divisions:
Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater Treatment, and Laboratory Services, along with a team of 193 full-time employees and an FY26 operating budget of $.

The Managing Director is responsible for planning, implementing and directing all activities of the Water Utilities and Wastewater divisions, including the Water Laboratory and Pretreatment area, as well as advancing a coordinated, proactive capital and asset management strategy for water, wastewater, and street infrastructure by aligning long-term planning, major treatment facility upgrades, utility coordination with street reconstruction, and accelerated regulatory compliance efforts to improve system reliability, reduce disruptions, and optimize lifecycle investment.

The ideal candidate must have the knowledge and drive to manage the day-to-day water and wastewater operations while driving transformative, future-focused initiatives. By modeling organizational values, developing high-performing teams, and embracing technological advancement, the Managing Director will play a pivotal role in positioning Garland’s utility operations—and the community it serves—for continued success.

Candidates shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field of study with 10 or more years of experience in water/wastewater utilities and at least 5 years of experience in management roles with a municipality. It is also preferred for candidates to possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license as certified by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, along with their TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License and/or Type II Wastewater Collections License.