Job Description
Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.Job Description
The Projects Execution Senior Manager role will be responsible for the supervision of various team
members covering I&E specialists, Project managers, welders, assemblers/fabricators, and multi-skill
technicians. This team will manage and execute upgrades, installation and construction of service center
and/or water plant systems.
This role will involve travels in the South region (TX, LA, OK, AK), occasional travel to Veolia WTS Service
Centers, primarily within NAM (South/West/Central/East) to support facility expansion or upgrade
projects, and to customer sites to support new system installs and upgrades. While working at other
locations the primary function of this role will be to build, grow, deploy and lead the on-site execution
teams to complete the assigned tasks on-time, on-budget, in a safe manner that meets quality
expectations.
This is a multi-faceted position that will require a blend of people leadership, hands-on technical skills
and project leadership (strategic guidance, scheduling, budgeting, etc.), to support the growth of our
services operations. The people leadership component is the primary objective as this role will be
responsible for a team of 15 to 30 multi-skill technicians and project managers working in parallel on
various tasks in different locations occurring at the same time.
Key Characteristics
Use project management rigor and software to create schedules that outline tasks, timelines, and resource requirements
Maintain the long term plan of projects to be executed, align resources and materials to meet that plan, update as needed and inform leadership about any issues in executing the plan
Travel to Veolia and customer facilities to lead on-site installation of CAPEX projects
Provides leadership & instills the best EHS standards for the site teams
Ability to lead and motivate a team of construction/installation personnel, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop high-performing teams for complex industrial projects
Manage project lifecycles including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
Oversee construction/travel teams and coordinate with CAPEX project managers
Technical expertise in engineering drawings, P&IDs, and control systems
Drive operational excellence and process improvementsQualifications
Core Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field
8+ years senior-level project management experience
Strong technical background with ability to read/redline engineering documents
Proven track record managing dispersed teams and complex projects
Excellence in EHS standards and OSHA compliance
Experience in I&E or water plant operations
• Construction management background
Critical Skills:
Advanced project management and scheduling expertise
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management
Proficiency in project management software (P6, MS Project, Smartsheet)
Preferred:
PMP Certification
Experience in I%;E or water plant operations
Construction management background
Additional Information
Work Environment:
50% travel required
Industrial setting work environment
On-call availability for emergencies
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive benefits that include:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
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
VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Full-time