CPM Construction Project Manager

Veolia Environnement SA•Orient Park, FL

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager will initially be based in Tampa, Florida, supporting local design and construction initiatives. The role oversees projects from design through final completion, ensuring safe delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with design, regulatory, and contract requirements while maintaining strong client satisfaction. Future assignments may vary. The role oversees Veolia construction projects, engineering and construction subcontractors, and subordinate personnel. It leads field engineering support, coordinates design and construction activities, manages subcontractors, and works with operations teams and on-site contractors to coordinate work safely. The manager ensures project financial obligations are met, uses designated project tools according to company and project requirements, directs subordinates in accordance with company policies and industry practice, maintains client confidence, and understands project contracts. The position integrates project planning and execution, schedule and cost control, contract administration, safety, quality, design coordination, procurement, regulatory compliance, stakeholder communications, plant-operations coordination, risk management, commissioning, startup, closeout, and handover. The manager is accountable for delivering projects safely, compliantly, within approved budget and schedule, properly tested and commissioned, capable of meeting treatment performance requirements, and ready for reliable operation. The work takes place in an office, water treatment plant process settings, and indoor and outdoor construction settings. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and personal protective equipment, and requires travel throughout the United States.

Requirements

Four-year college degree.
Experience in a project management role.
Experience managing direct reports.
Experience with direct client communications.
Experience working on Maintenance of Plant Operations efforts.
Strong analytical skills and process focus.
Ability to influence and coach others for results.
Problem-solving skills and follow-up ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including effective presentation and interpersonal skills to interface with and motivate personnel at all levels.
Ability to understand and use reference materials such as manuals and schematics.
Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete, and easily understood written communications and reports.
Commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, and company policies and procedures.
Understanding of construction site safety practices, design drawings, cost estimating, construction schedules, and cost and quality management.
Understanding of water and wastewater plant environments and processes.
Ability to travel throughout the United States.
Strong PC skills and proficiency with word processing, project scheduling, spreadsheet, and database software, and ability to use technology and systems to communicate, manage budgets, streamline processes, and increase efficiency.
Proficiency in the care and use of site-specific, facility-required personal protective equipment.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer License.
Contractor’s License.
Water/Wastewater Operations Certification(s).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the overall project management plan, establish objectives and delivery strategies, coordinate construction activities, and plan site logistics, temporary facilities, access, and laydown areas.
Ensure constructability is considered during design development and construction planning.
Monitor project progress against the master construction schedule, milestones, and production targets; analyze delays and schedule risks; and lead or participate in recovery efforts.
Coordinate shutdowns, tie-ins, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
Monitor construction budgets and cost forecasts; review commitments, expenditures, invoices, change orders, and payment applications; evaluate cost and schedule impacts; implement cost controls; and report variances.
Administer prime contracts, construction management agreements, and subcontractor contracts; ensure contractor compliance; manage RFIs, submittals, notices, claims, disputes, and changes; review and negotiate change orders and time or cost requests; and maintain project records.
Promote site safety and enforce the project safety plan; ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations and owner requirements; review contractor safety plans and related documents; investigate incidents and unsafe conditions; and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Implement and enforce the project quality management plan, verify construction compliance with approved requirements, and ensure deficiencies are corrected and closed before acceptance.
Coordinate design teams, engineers, contractors, vendors, clients or owners, and field personnel; review drawings and technical submittals; resolve design conflicts and constructability issues; and manage timely technical decisions through the RFI process.
Coordinate procurement of long-lead equipment and critical materials; monitor vendor engineering, fabrication, inspections, shipping, and delivery; and oversee material status, receiving, storage, preservation, and inventory.
Ensure compliance with permits, environmental requirements, water-quality regulations, building codes, and utility standards; maintain compliance documentation; and support permit modifications and regulatory reviews.
Serve as a primary contact among owners, designers, contractors, operators, regulators, utilities, and community representatives; lead meetings and reviews; prepare regular project reports; communicate construction impacts; and escalate critical issues with recommendations.
Coordinate construction with plant operations and treatment activities, lead or participate in Maintenance of Plant Operations efforts, and ensure operator training, operating procedures, maintenance requirements, and asset handover meet contract requirements.
Maintain the project risk register and mitigation plans; identify, assess, and monitor project risks; participate in contract-defined dispute resolution; and capture and apply lessons learned.
Coordinate commissioning and startup plans and activities, verify mechanical completion and required testing, track and resolve commissioning deficiencies, and ensure regulatory acceptance and operational readiness.
Confirm punch-list completion and contractual obligations; collect as-builts, manuals, warranties, spare parts, test records, certificates, and training documentation; verify inspections, approvals, permits, and acceptance documents; support final account settlement and contract closeout; and transition the project to plant operations and maintenance.