Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job DescriptionThe Projects Execution Senior Manager role will be responsible for the supervision of various team
members covering I&E specialists, Project managers, welders, assemblers/fabricators, and multi-skill
technicians. This team will manage and execute upgrades, installation and construction of service center
and/or water plant systems.
This role will involve travels in the South region (TX, LA, OK, AK), occasional travel to Veolia WTS Service
Centers, primarily within NAM (South/West/Central/East) to support facility expansion or upgrade
projects, and to customer sites to support new system installs and upgrades. While working at other
locations the primary function of this role will be to build, grow, deploy and lead the on-site execution
teams to complete the assigned tasks on-time, on-budget, in a safe manner that meets quality
expectations.
This is a multi-faceted position that will require a blend of people leadership, hands-on technical skills
and project leadership (strategic guidance, scheduling, budgeting, etc.), to support the growth of our
services operations. The people leadership component is the primary objective as this role will be
responsible for a team of 15 to 30 multi-skill technicians and project managers working in parallel on
various tasks in different locations occurring at the same time.
Key Characteristics
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop high-performing teams for complex industrial projectsManage project lifecycles including budgets, timelines, and resource allocationOversee construction/travel teams and coordinate with CAPEX project managersTechnical expertise in engineering drawings, P&IDs, and control systemsDrive operational excellence and process improvementsQualificationsCore Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field8+ years senior-level project management experienceStrong technical background with ability to read/redline engineering documentsProven track record managing dispersed teams and complex projectsExcellence in EHS standards and OSHA complianceExperience in I&E or water plant operations• Construction management backgroundCritical Skills:
Advanced project management and scheduling expertiseStrong leadership and team development capabilitiesExceptional analytical and problem-solving abilitiesOutstanding communication and stakeholder managementProficiency in project management software (P6, MS Project, Smartsheet)Preferred:
PMP CertificationExperience in I%;E or water plant operationsConstruction management backgroundAdditional InformationWork Environment:
50% travel requiredIndustrial setting work environmentOn-call availability for emergenciesAt Veolia, 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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive benefits that include:
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) 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.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.