Senior Project Manager- MicroElectronics

Responsibilities

The Project Manager oversees the end-to-end delivery of complex water treatment projects, managing scope, budget, and schedule from contract signature to startup. They coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure technical requirements are met while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Economics and at least 10 years of experience in equipment supply and construction project management. A PMP certification is required or must be obtained within one year, and applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• Project Management
• Water Treatment
• Engineering
• Budget Management
• Vendor Selection
• Contract Management
• Risk Management
• Process System Design
• Construction Management
• Technical Leadership
• Communication
• Time Management
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Analytical Thinking

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Saving Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

About this role

Company Description
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 Tech 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 Description
This position is remote and can be located anywhere in North America.
The Project Manager (PM) guides a team of engineers and professionals who design, build, and manage complex water treatment projects. In this role, the PM is responsible for the overall success of projects in the Industrial Market portfolio.
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. The PM is a passionate advocate for quality and safety across every aspect of the project, and ensures that the team delivers on commitments while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget. The PM will need to communicate the project status, provide updates on the budget and progress against schedule, while setting and managing client and vendor expectations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee the delivery of water treatment equipment projects from initiation through completion
Organize how the contract will be executed and define clear project objectives
Develop and maintain realistic plans for scope, budget, schedule, and key milestones
Coordinate the project team so everyone understands priorities, project structure, and their responsibilities
Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to satisfy contractual and technical requirements
Promptly escalate issues or events that could significantly impact cost, schedule, scope, or quality
Monitor progress through regular reviews and internal reports, adjusting plans as needed
Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and opportunities
Oversee project changes and support claims management where required
Actively participate in technical meetings and project reviews
Collaborate with technical experts and discipline engineers to resolve issues and address critical topics
Maintain and update action plans, ensuring timely closure of actions and adherence to project objectives.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field
10 years of experience managing projects which include equipment supply and construction
A valid passport
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within one year
Preferred
Experience managing Engineering and Procurement contracts
Experience in industrial process system design/construction, specifically water treatment in the, chemical, oil & gas, or power markets
Working Conditions:
The role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-20% of the time
Key Characteristics
Able to work in a networked and highly flexible role and collaborate with several stakeholders
Skilled communicator who approaches problems analytically and with intellectual rigor
Foundation in engineering principles and knowledge of water treatment design and operation
Able to direct a team of experts and coach individuals as needed to ensure that the project stays on track
Effective facilitator of project team meetings and deliverables, and as needed able to resolve conflicts within the project team
Able to handle multiple shifting demands with professionalism and good judgment
Able to effectively communicate information to varying audiences, including Senior and Executive Leadership in the Veolia organization and within Client organizations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Impeccable planning, organization, and time management skills
Clear, concise communication and presentation skills
Team player, with the ability to exercise good judgment under ambiguous or changing conditions
Additional Information
At 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. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.
In compliance with Virginia employment law, we provide the following details:
Compensation is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: USD $118,000 - USD $130,000.
We invest in our employees with a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
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.
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About Veolia Environnement SA

Environmental Services · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Aubervilliers, Ile de France