Project Manager II

Xylem•Acworth, GA

3d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Job Description The Project Manager II is responsible for leading mid‑ to large‑scale industrial water and wastewater treatment projects within Xylem, from project award through execution, commissioning, and closeout. This role manages complex projects involving custom process equipment, integrated treatment systems, field construction, and startup at active industrial facilities. Projects typically involve industrial wastewater generated within manufacturing or processing environments, requiring engineered treatment solutions to meet municipal discharge limits, reuse requirements, or environmental compliance standards. The Project Manager II is expected to understand how wastewater systems are designed, fabricated, installed, and commissioned, and to lead execution across engineering, supply chain, construction, and field services. This role serves as the single point of accountability for project performance, balancing safety, quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction. Systems & Equipment Scope The Project Manager II will manage projects involving Xylem’s industrial wastewater and pretreatment portfolio, including but not limited to: Bag Filters Ballasted Clarification Continuous Precipitation Systems Neutralization Systems Clarifiers and Separation Membrane Microfiltration Systems Batch Treatment Systems Equalization Tanks Pump Skids Chemical Reaction Tanks Chemical Makeup and Delivery Systems Sludge Thickeners RO Pretreatment Systems Projects may include stand‑alone equipment, integrated process trains, or full wastewater treatment systems, often executed within operating industrial facilities with strict safety and outage constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent experience
4+ years of project management experience in industrial, construction, water, or wastewater environments
Demonstrated experience managing industrial wastewater or pretreatment systems
Strong understanding of construction execution, contractor management, and industrial job sites
Proficiency with project scheduling and cost control tools

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to-end execution of industrial water and wastewater treatment projects, from handoff through commissioning and closeout
Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and work breakdown structures
Manage projects involving clarification, precipitation, neutralization, filtration, sludge handling, pumping, and pretreatment processes
Proactively identify and manage project risks, including safety, constructability, site access, permitting, vendor performance, and customer operational constraints
Control project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, change management, and margin protection
Serve as the primary customer interface throughout execution
Communicate clearly and consistently on scope, schedule, risks, changes, and milestones
Manage customer expectations during design, fabrication, installation, and startup
Coordinate execution around live plant operations, shutdown windows, and production priorities
Lead coordination across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and field service teams
Manage contractor and vendor performance to ensure alignment with scope, safety, quality, and schedule requirements
Support and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities
Champion a strong safety culture across all project phases
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, site safety requirements, and Xylem quality standards
Address non‑conformances, field issues, and warranty items through structured corrective action
Identify, document, and negotiate scope changes and change orders
Ensure all changes are properly approved, priced, and incorporated into project controls
Protect Xylem’s commercial interests while maintaining positive customer relationships
Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including schedules, cost reports, risk registers, and forecasts
Prepare internal and customer‑facing project status reports and reviews
Lead project closeout, including financial reconciliation, documentation turnover, and lessons learned
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project managers or project coordinators
Contribute to continuous improvement of project execution standards, tools, and best practices
Share lessons learned to improve future project performance