Job Information
Veolia North America Project Manager- Food & Beverage in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Company Description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio of technologies includes solids-contact clarification, membrane & media filtration, ion exchange, electrolysis, aerobic/anaerobic digestion, evaporation, ozone/UV disinfection and more.
Job Description
The Project Manager (PM) guides a team of engineers and professionals that design, build and manage complex water treatment and anaerobic digestion projects. In this role, the PM is ultimately accountable to the client and to the business for technical and financial performance of the project.
As Project Manager, you are responsible for the overall success of VWTS's equipment and
infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader, you direct and coordinate all activities on a given project, beginning with contract signature and following through process/equipment design, vendor selection, fabrication, shipment, installation and startup. You are a passionate advocate for quality and safety across every aspect of the project, and ensure the team delivers on commitments while adhering to scope, schedule and budget. Finally, you maintain project status and financial reporting to VWTS Operations while setting and managing client and vendor expectations.
The PM operates in a networked and highly flexible role. The position favors a creative, skilled communicator who approaches problems analytically and with intellectual rigor. While the PM is not a technical backstop in all areas of water treatment design, the role does require a foundation in engineering principles. Most importantly, though, the PM is able direct a team of experts and possesses a well-developed sense for when and where guidance is needed.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or and equivalent field
A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 1 year
Experience in Project Management
Self-motivated, quick to deliver and a team player
A demonstrated dedication to safety
Effective problem solving skills
An accomplished communicator
Useful skills or abilities:
Experience managing Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts preferred
Experience in industrial process system design/construction, specifically water treatment, chemical, oil & gas or power preferred but not required
Impeccable planning, organization and time management
Clear, concise communication skills
Team player, who can exercise good judgement under ambiguous or changing conditions
The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-20% of the time
Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 CAD
Additional Information
We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.
At VWTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build
stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.