Project Manager - Veolia Water Technologies (VWT)

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. is an industry leader in providing water and wastewater solutions to industrial and municipal customers. Our parent company, Veolia Environment (VE), is a global leader in optimized resource management.  With over 187,000 employees worldwide, the company designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries.  Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and to replenish them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs all aspects of execution including engineering, procurement, project controls, construction and start-up.

• Corresponds directly with the client on process, scope, and equipment to further the project.

• Communicates project resources, deliverables, and goals/objectives to project team.

• Manages and plans resources pertaining to a project.

• Consults with management on key decisions affecting budget, scope, and schedule.

• Maintains a good relationship with the customer, engineer, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Negotiate with suppliers and customers through Procurement and Sales.

• Delegates tasks in line with project needs and deadlines.

• Provides monthly reports covering status, cost vs. budget, percentage complete, etc.

• Communicates a working understanding of design, construction, and/ or operations of technologies/project offerings.

• Evaluates internal and external contracts and interpret language.

• Responsible for preparing all internal costing, tax, legal, and risk assessment documentation and obtain approvals.

EDUCATION 

• Up to five years of experience is required for this position in the field of project engineering and management. 

• A Bachelor’s Degree is mandatory to be able to perform the functions of this job

• A Master’s Degree preferred in an engineering discipline.

• A Professional Engineer’s License (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desired.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE 

• Must have excellent written communication skills as the employee will be required to communicate through letters, internal memoranda, published works, written reports and proposals.

• The successful candidate will have experience assigning work to others. 

• Must plan projects on a regular basis. This entails not only planning one’s own work, but scheduling the work of other project team members. Will have responsibility for the ultimate success or failure of a project and therefore must plan accordingly to assure a timely and cost effective finish.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS

• Assignments are received by the employee with timeframes, results expected, and standard procedures already known. The employee must use independent judgment at times to make sure the project stays on pace in regards to schedule, quality, and budget.

• In order to make decisions and solve problems the successful candidate will have to analyze and examine varying types of information including project progress from others on the project team, the employee’s own findings, and data from the worksite. 

• Duties for this position vary from the common to the uncommon. Common tasks are often completed by following proven processes and procedures. Uncommon tasks may require the employee to use methods that are outside of the standard technique or to contact a supervisor for assistance. 

• Decisions made have the ability to affect company-wide operations and therefore must be made soundly and correctly. Failure to do so could have drastic financial and legal ramifications for the company.

VWT offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment. We offer challenging projects and training to ensure your success. At Veolia, we offer our customers a wide range of environmental solutions and help address their environmental and sustainability challenges. By blending our innovative business model with our employee’s skills in operations, engineering, and technology, we are able to supply our customers with the complete package. Our services encompass three areas: energy, water, and waste. At Veolia, we are more than the world’s leading provider of environmental solutions – we are dedicated to customized, cost-effective solutions that reflect best practices, environmental protection, and a better quality of life. Veolia is a dynamic and rewarding place to work – our management team values and recognizes the unique talents and potential of all employees. In addition, we offer our employees excellent rewards and a dynamic, professional work environment. We also provide a comprehensive benefit package to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, employee matched 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, paid time off for vacation, sick and personal leave, and much more! EOE/AA-M/F/D/V As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.