Capital Project Manager

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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

This position is responsible to develop, implement and manage capital improvement projects related to the client site. This is a senior level position that will have in-depth project management experience and capital management experience.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Leads and manages the engineering and project management team

2. Responsible for capital projects annually, including conceptual design/development, coordination of pilot testing, development of the project plans and internal funding approvals

3. Responsible for managing an array of project size and complexity and provide a consistent approach

4. Manage the project development, design (either internal or external) and construction of medium and small capital projects in accordance with engineering guidelines and procurement policies

5. Support the oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance, asset management documentation and adherence to applicable standards

6. Ensure corporate Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into the design specifications

7. Manage and report on project expenditures to ensure they are aligned with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment

8. Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and delivery methods

9. Manage environmental and governmental permitting in coordination with local business unit staff

10. Support the oversight of construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance and adherence to applicable standards.

11. Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics and utilization of alternate procurement and delivery methods

12. Participate in master planning efforts of existing systems

13. Prepare short-term and long-term capital improvement plans and prepare valuations of systems based on due diligence site visits and condition assessments

14. Assist with developing analysis and reports to be provided to regulators, internal or external customers if needed. Provide support as needed for Rate Case Filings

15. Work with the onsite Maintenance, Asset Management and Operations teams and client

16. Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes and standards

17. Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational issues and support facility condition assessments

18. Ability to work transversally with corporate and local business units

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, commensurate experience may be considered

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Management

• Professional Engineer License (PEng)

• PMP designation an asset

• Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing)

• Superior personal effectiveness skills, visible “leadership by example” utilizing participative management involving employees and teamwork whenever possible

• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills

• Experience utilizing alternate project delivery methods (design-build, integrated project delivery) and contracting methods (guaranteed maximum price, reimbursable)

• Computer skills (MS Project, Google Suite, Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle Hyperion or other planning/performance/budgeting tools a plus)

• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risks/opportunities and basic accounting knowledge

Work Environment: 

Permanent position, offered on a full-time basis.

Salary: 140,000-170,000$/year + eligible for company annual bonus program

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;

• A company in constant growth;

• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;

• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;

• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;

• Internal and external training and coaching programs;

• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;

• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

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.

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.