Senior Project Manager - Industrial Water

Veolia Environnement SA•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager guides engineers and other professionals who design, build, and manage complex water treatment projects, with responsibility for the overall success of projects in the Industrial Market portfolio. Working with the Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader, the Project Manager directs and coordinates project activities from contract signature through process and equipment design, vendor selection, fabrication, shipment, installation, and startup. The role advocates for quality and safety while ensuring the team meets commitments and adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget. It includes communicating project status, budget updates, and schedule progress, and setting and managing client and vendor expectations. The role requires collaboration across stakeholders, analytical problem-solving, a foundation in engineering principles and water treatment design and operation, and the ability to direct and coach a team of experts. The Project Manager facilitates project meetings and deliverables, resolves team conflicts as needed, manages changing demands with professionalism and good judgment, and communicates effectively with audiences ranging from project teams to senior and executive leadership and clients. The position requires domestic and international travel 5–20% of the time. Veolia offers competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field.
Ten years of experience managing projects that include equipment supply and construction.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain it within one year.
Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work as a team player and exercise good judgment under ambiguous or changing conditions.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate effectively with varying audiences, including senior and executive leadership and client organizations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5–20% of the time.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing Engineering, Procurement contracts.
Experience in industrial process system design or construction, specifically 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 plans for scope, budget, schedule, and key milestones.
Coordinate the project team so members understand priorities, project structure, and responsibilities.
Work with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet contractual and technical requirements.
Promptly 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 timely closure of actions and adherence to project objectives.
Communicate project status, budget updates, and progress against schedule, while managing client and vendor expectations.
Promote quality and safety throughout project activities.
Facilitate project team meetings and deliverables, and resolve project-team conflicts as needed.
Direct and coach project-team members to help keep projects on track.