Senior Project Manager - MicroElectronics

Veolia Environnement SA•Tomball, TX

10d•Remote

About The Position

Veolia’s Water Technology Business seeks a Senior Project Manager to guide engineers and other professionals delivering complex water treatment projects in its Industrial Market portfolio. This remote position may be located anywhere in North America. The Project Manager is accountable for overall project success, coordinating work from contract signature through process and equipment design, vendor selection, fabrication, shipment, installation, and startup. Working with the Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader, the PM organizes and directs project activities, ensures commitments are met within scope, schedule, and budget, and advocates for quality and safety. The role includes communicating project status, budget, and schedule progress while managing client and vendor expectations. Domestic and international travel is required 5–20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field.
10 years of experience managing projects that include equipment supply and construction.
Valid passport.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain it within one year.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5–20% of the time.
Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and exercise good judgment under ambiguous or changing conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including senior and executive leadership and client organizations.
Analytical problem-solving skills and knowledge of engineering principles and water treatment design and operation.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Engineering and Procurement contracts.
Experience in industrial process system design or construction, particularly water treatment in chemical, oil and gas, or power markets.

Responsibilities

Oversee water treatment equipment projects from initiation through completion.
Organize contract execution and define clear project objectives.
Develop and maintain realistic scope, budget, schedule, and milestone plans.
Coordinate the project team and clarify priorities, structure, and responsibilities.
Work with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet contractual and technical requirements.
Escalate issues or events that could significantly affect cost, schedule, scope, or quality.
Monitor progress through regular reviews and internal reports, adjusting plans as needed.
Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and opportunities.
Oversee project changes and support claims management where required.
Participate in technical meetings and project reviews.
Collaborate with technical experts and discipline engineers to resolve issues and address critical topics.
Maintain and update action plans, ensuring actions close on time and project objectives are met.
Communicate project status, budget updates, and progress against schedule, while managing client and vendor expectations.
Direct project experts, coach individuals as needed, facilitate team meetings and deliverables, and resolve project-team conflicts when needed.