Project Manager - Oakville, Canada - Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Description
Around the globe, we help cities and industries manage, optimize and make the most of their resources. We provide an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials to promote a cleaner more sustainable world for all of us.
The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment. Come be part of something special - start your journey today
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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.
As Project Manager, you are responsible for the overall success of VEOLIA's 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 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.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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 Ten (10) years' experience in project management
French speaking (would be asset)
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
Spanish, Chinese or other language skills may be useful
The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-20% of the time
We offer competitive compensation and benefits working in a dynamic environment with challenging projects and training provided to ensure your success.
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 level and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace