Part of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission. 

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Project Manager (PM) guides a team of engineers and professionals that design, build and manage complex water treatment projects. In this role, the PM is ultimately accountable to the client and to the business for technical and financial performance of the project.

As Project Manager, you are responsible for the overall success of VEOLIA's municipal and industrial equipment and infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader, you direct and coordinate all activities on a given project, beginning with contract signature and following through process/equipment design, vendor selection, fabrication, shipment, installation and startup. You are a passionate advocate for quality and safety across every aspect of the project, and ensure the team delivers on commitments while adhering to scope, schedule and budget. Finally, you maintain project status and financial reporting to VEOLIA Operations while setting and managing client and vendor expectations.

The PM operates in a networked and highly flexible role. The position favors a creative, skilled communicator who approaches problems analytically and with intellectual rigor. While the PM is not a technical backstop in all areas of water treatment design, the role does require a foundation in engineering principles. Most importantly, though, the PM is able direct a team of experts and possesses a well-developed sense for when and where guidance is needed. 

Qualifications

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 1 year Ten (10) years’ experience in project management
• French speaking (would be asset)

Useful skills or abilities:

• Experience managing Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts preferred Experience in industrial process system design/construction, specifically water treatment, chemical, oil & gas or power preferred but not required
• Impeccable planning, organization and time management
• Clear, concise communication skills
• Team player, who can exercise good judgement under ambiguous or changing conditions
• Spanish, Chinese or other language skills may be useful
• The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-20% of the time

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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