Project Manager - Water Operation

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

POSITION PURPOSE

Manages all activities to ensure the successful delivery of assigned small and medium sized capital infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Works closely with Operations personnel in accomplishing successful project delivery. Performs portions of new business activities as directed by the Construction Coordinator. Participates in and actively contributes to short and long-term system planning as assigned for Suez Idaho operations. Assists and collaborates with licensed engineers on plan designs. Assists the Engineering group in achieving all department and corporate metrics and goals as appropriate. Designs and drafts plans for pump stations, pressure reducing stations, pipelines, and other water system facilities. Obtains easements, long-term leases, permits, property purchase agreements, and the like for new and replacement water facilities.

Responsible to manage and deliver CapEx projects amounting to approximately $1.5M annually.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully manage roll-up type and other assigned capital expenditure projects in accordance with assigned project schedules and budgets
• Prepares and monitors capital expenditure funding project authorizations for projects
• Designs and drafts plans for pump stations, pressure reducing stations, pipelines, and other water system facilities
• Develops and manages project plans, specifications, cost estimates, bidding documents, and oversees construction for assigned projects
• Participates in and actively contributes to short and long-term system planning as assigned for Idaho operations
• Collaborates with the Construction Supervisor to accomplish design and construction oversight for assigned facilities on new developments
• Coordinates internal resources to ensure accurate and timely plan reviews of assigned facilities for new developments
• Collaborates with Operations Planning team to effectively coordinate and schedule work and projects
• Manages/coordinates project closeout and acceptance with operations personnel
• Performs actual cost vs. estimate look-back assessments on completed projects
• Works with agencies, landowners, and legal staff to obtain easements, long-term leases, crossings, permits and the like for planned facilities
• Provides weekly and monthly reports to management regarding the status of capital projects and issues affecting project performance
• Develops and proposes solutions to correct project performance deficiencies
• Responds to fire flow requests or acts as backup staff as needed
• Reviews designs by others to assure conformance with company standards
• Performs all job responsibilities and duties in compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and security laws, rules, policies, programs, and training

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires both in office and field visits. A majority of the time, one will spend long hours in a seated position while operating computer systems. A portion of the time, one will conduct site visits and may be exposed to inclement weather and uneven surfaces. One must have the ability to drive to off-site locations to perform site visits.

Education / Experience / Background

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, and/or work experience
• Valid local state driver’s license required
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in project management or project delivery work
• Minimum of 3-years’ AutoCAD experience
• Experience in water or wastewater system design, maintenance, and/or operations preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to prioritize work
• Strong team and project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing) with the ability to delegate work, hold individuals accountable, set goals, evaluate performance, and encourage collaboration
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills required
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate key project stakeholders
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risk/opportunities, project close-out and look-back, and basic accounting knowledge
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to details and ability to review materials for accuracy
• Good risk management skills with ability to foresee problems and develop and deliver solutions
• Good organization, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Ability to negotiate successful outcomes
• Ability/flexibility to learn and apply new skills
• Great PC, Microsoft Office, and Google for Business Suite skills
• Ability to function in a digital world, using computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone devices and software to communicate, perform, and record work
• Ability to navigate through a variety of computer applications
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Strong AutoCAD skills required

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• Professional licensing required
• Ability to obtain Professional Project Management Professional certification (PMP) required within first year of employment
• Industry certifications preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com 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.

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.