Sr. Project Manager-Wastewater

VEOLIA is Growing in Haworth, NJ!

VEOLIA is immediately hiring an experienced Sr. Project Manager-Wastwater to join our Haworth, NJ team!

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Description:

As a Senior Project Manager (or Engineer) of Wastewater with Veolia, you will play a key role in the planning and execution of projects for Water and Wastewater Utilities, including sources of supply, treatment plants, pumping stations and transmission mains and collection systems. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering, the Sr. Project Manager/Engineer will oversee projects from inception to completion, including identification, design, construction, & acceptance. You will work with a variety of departments in Veolia, as well as with outside consultants/contractors. You will primarily manage projects & support operations for the Highlands systems located in Passaic & Sussex Counties, New Jersey. Some support may also be needed with projects in the Bergen & Hudson Counties (Hackensack/Franklin Lakes system). This position will potentially work on both water & wastewater systems/infrastructure.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Independently manages approximately $5M of water/wastewater system capital projects per year
• Assists the Senior Manager of Engineering & Director of Engineering in managing the $100M+ annually of capital projects
• Works directly with the Operations group to understand their needs in meeting operational, compliance, & health & safety goals
• Participates in the development of projects needs & scope of work
• Prepares preliminary, engineering, & detailed cost estimates
• Develops project budgets & enters into Veolia’s Oracle database applications
• Forecasts, tracks, & reports on project status & expenditures to ensure they are aligned with budget/established priorities
• Manages consultant teams during the project studies, design, permitting, & construction phases
• Coordinates with Operations during construction, ensuring construction activities aren’t adversely impacting Operations
• Prepares bid documents (i.e., scope of work development) & coordinates procurement with supply chain management dep.
• Manages contractors in the project execution phase
• Responds to RFIs, process change requests, & review/ approve invoices in the Veolia AP system
• Works with Operations & Water Quality teams, ensuring needs/expectations are met & provides support in project execution
• Assists in managing the junior engineer for the delivery of capital projects & other support for this Operation

What we Offer:

• Competitive Compensation w 15% yearly Bonus!
• Relocation Assistance Offered
• Excellent Benefits package
• 401(k) Plan
• Monday through Friday Scheduling
• Vacation & Flexible Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Talent Development Programs
• Multiple Advancement Opportunities within an industry-leading organization
• AND MORE!

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in civil/Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Must have 7+ yrs. of Civil/Environmental Engineering experience (specifically managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects)
• Must have solid experience & expertise in Utility Projects Engineering & Project Management
• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace applications (Sheets, Docs, etc.)
• Possession of a P.E., F.E., or E.I.T. Licensure that can transfer to the state of NJ a PLUS but not required
• Experience in AutoCAD, ESRI/GIS, PowerPlan, INFOR or other database applications a PLUS but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred but not required
• Water / Wastewater Operator Licenses are highly preferred but not required
• Must have excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
• Must be able to reside in/relocate to the Haworth, NJ area (relocation assistance provided)
• Must be able to work legally in the U.S. for any employer without visa sponsorship
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, & physical

Why Veolia?

At Veolia North America we know the difference between a career with rewards, and a rewarding career. Every one of our employees plays a part in preserving natural resources and protecting the environment. In addition to our competitive compensation, benefits and 401(k) match, we also invest in your career. Our tuition reimbursement program has helped hundreds of employees achieve advanced degrees and continue their education. Our various talent development programs help build your skills and give you the opportunity to network with leadership and your peers across North America. As a global organization, we can offer you the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading environmental experts and the chance to work internationally.

Join the VEOLIA Team TODAY!