Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Veolia Water Tech is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead industrial water treatment equipment projects from contract signature through design, fabrication, installation, and startup. The role coordinates project teams and stakeholders while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, risks, and client expectations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of water treatment equipment projects from initiation through completion
- Organize how the contract will be executed and define clear project objectives
- Develop and maintain realistic plans for scope, budget, schedule, and key milestones
- Coordinate the project team so everyone understands priorities, project structure, and their responsibilities
- Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to satisfy contractual and technical requirements
- Promptly escalate issues or events that could significantly impact cost, schedule, scope, or quality
- Monitor progress through regular reviews and internal reports, adjusting plans as needed
- Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and opportunities
- Oversee project changes and support claims management where required
- Actively participate in technical meetings and project reviews
- Collaborate with technical experts and discipline engineers to resolve issues and address critical topics
- Maintain and update action plans, ensuring timely closure of actions and adherence to project objectives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field
- 10 years of experience managing projects which include equipment supply and construction
- A valid passport
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within one year
- Able to work in a networked and highly flexible role and collaborate with several stakeholders
- Skilled communicator who approaches problems analytically and with intellectual rigor
- Foundation in engineering principles and knowledge of water treatment design and operation
- Able to direct a team of experts and coach individuals as needed to ensure that the project stays on track
- Effective facilitator of project team meetings and deliverables, and as needed able to resolve conflicts within the project team
- Able to handle multiple shifting demands with professionalism and good judgment
- Able to effectively communicate information to varying audiences, including Senior and Executive Leadership in the Veolia organization and within Client organizations
- Impeccable planning, organization, and time management skills
- Clear, concise communication and presentation skills
- Team player, with the ability to exercise good judgment under ambiguous or changing conditions
- Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity
- Experience managing Engineering and Procurement contracts
- Experience in industrial process system design/construction, specifically water treatment in the, chemical, oil & gas, or power markets
Benefits
- Remote position; can be located anywhere in North America
- Flexible work arrangements
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting Day 1
- 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching
- Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
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