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Veolia North America Project Manager in Oakville, Ontario
Project Manager
Veolia North AmericaOakville, Ontario (Onsite)Full-Time
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Company Description
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service a range of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging from pharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronics ultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our ground-breaking endotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analytical instruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology and design, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.
Job Description
The Project Manager (PM) guides a team of engineers and professionals that design, build and manage complex water treatment projects. In this role, the PM is ultimately accountable to the client and to the business for technical and financial performance of the project.
Key Responsibilities
As Project Manager, you are responsible for the overall success of Veolia municipal and industrial 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 Veolia 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 rigour. 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
Why You’ll Love Working Here!
In diversity lies strength - We strive to be a workplace that is inclusive and empowers people to contribute their best
Recognition and rewards for your hard work and achievements
Opportunity for new challenges - We are growing and love to promote from within
An excellent leadership team and a collaborative culture that values innovation
At all levels of the organisation, we recognize talent and want to help you build your sustainable career!
At Veolia, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan & Permissive Time Off (US only)
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
*Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S or Canada immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for work authorization for this opportunity*
VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 1 year
10 years experience in project management
French speaking (would be an asset)
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, organisation and time management
Clear, concise communication skills
Team player, who can exercise good judgement under ambiguous or changing conditions
Spanish, Chinese or other language skills may be useful
The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-20% of the time
Additional Information
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.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.