Project Manager - Industrial Water Solutions

Freudenberg NOK • Worcester, MA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

Project Leadership: Manage projects from start to finish - from kick-off to commissioning and hand-over - ensuring smooth communication with clients and internal teams. Budget Control: Keep projects on track financially and timewise, monitor performance, and handle contract variations to benefit the company. Team Coordination: Lead and allocate resources across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, design, and commissioning experts. Client Interaction: Engage directly with customers on-site and in the office, supporting commercial discussions and building strong relationships. Compliance & Safety: Prepare health and safety plans, ensure adherence to statutory regulations, and maintain high standards throughout project execution. Continuous Improvement: Drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency programs within the project delivery team. Site Presence: Be hands-on during commissioning phases, visiting sites as needed to supervise and support operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in contracting, ideally within the water or wastewater treatment sector
• Familiar with physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems
• Confident in budget management and commercial negotiations with clients and suppliers
• Comfortable using civil engineering software and tools like MS Project, Sage, and Microsoft Office
• Willing to work 2-3 days in the office and travel to customer sites to support project delivery
• Hands-on approach with strong leadership and coordination skills for managing multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to develop contingency plans and adapt to changing project demands

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MBR, UF, and RO technologies is a plus.
• Experience of project delivery with extensive electrical and software deliverables would be especially beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish - from kick-off to commissioning and hand-over
• Ensure smooth communication with clients and internal teams
• Keep projects on track financially and timewise
• Monitor performance
• Handle contract variations to benefit the company
• Lead and allocate resources across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, design, and commissioning experts
• Engage directly with customers on-site and in the office
• Support commercial discussions
• Build strong relationships
• Prepare health and safety plans
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations
• Maintain high standards throughout project execution
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and efficiency programs within the project delivery team
• Be hands-on during commissioning phases
• Visit sites as needed to supervise and support operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees