Veolia North America
Wastewater Capital Program Manager
Veolia North America, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Company Description
Veolia in North America 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 a 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. Veolia serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia employs more than 10,000 people in over 350 locations across North America.
Position Purpose Support the Veolia Capital Program Management Team in New Orleans, LA by developing, implementing, and managing plant upgrade projects and collection system projects. Projects include phased plant upgrades, disinfection, rehabilitation, solids processing upgrades, collection system upgrades, and other fast‑paced projects, with design/build or alternative procurement options.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Organize and direct all construction activities to ensure projects are built in accordance with design, budget, and schedule; meet accounting and quality standards.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of company and contracted personnel on assigned projects.
Authorize, approve, and oversee work performed by contractors, including purchase requisitions and change requests.
Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports, and job progress; review weekly with team members.
Act as the primary client contact for all field activities.
Maintain official project log and documentation files.
Assist with implementation and interpretation of safety programs.
Oversee project environmental regulation compliance.
Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors.
Work Environment May be exposed to operations hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.
Education, Experience & Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
7‑10 years of experience in engineering design and construction of water and wastewater treatment systems; project management; cost estimating; business development; and construction management.
Experience in water/wastewater projects is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Team player who collaborates with stakeholders and Veolia team members.
In‑depth knowledge of construction technologies, equipment, methods, and company policies.
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills.
Preliminary engineering to develop project cost estimates.
Strong written and oral communications; safety, cost, and quality management.
Project management of design/build projects.
Construction management experience.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training
Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
Standing 25%, Sitting 20%, Walking 50%.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and entry into confined spaces.
May be required to use ladders or stairs.
Vision: close, distance, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and a 401(k) plan. Employees represented by a union are covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Disclaimer Salary, 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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Position Purpose Support the Veolia Capital Program Management Team in New Orleans, LA by developing, implementing, and managing plant upgrade projects and collection system projects. Projects include phased plant upgrades, disinfection, rehabilitation, solids processing upgrades, collection system upgrades, and other fast‑paced projects, with design/build or alternative procurement options.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Organize and direct all construction activities to ensure projects are built in accordance with design, budget, and schedule; meet accounting and quality standards.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of company and contracted personnel on assigned projects.
Authorize, approve, and oversee work performed by contractors, including purchase requisitions and change requests.
Monitor budgets, schedules, cost reports, and job progress; review weekly with team members.
Act as the primary client contact for all field activities.
Maintain official project log and documentation files.
Assist with implementation and interpretation of safety programs.
Oversee project environmental regulation compliance.
Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors.
Work Environment May be exposed to operations hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water, and electrical hazards.
Education, Experience & Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
7‑10 years of experience in engineering design and construction of water and wastewater treatment systems; project management; cost estimating; business development; and construction management.
Experience in water/wastewater projects is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Team player who collaborates with stakeholders and Veolia team members.
In‑depth knowledge of construction technologies, equipment, methods, and company policies.
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills.
Preliminary engineering to develop project cost estimates.
Strong written and oral communications; safety, cost, and quality management.
Project management of design/build projects.
Construction management experience.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training
Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
Standing 25%, Sitting 20%, Walking 50%.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and entry into confined spaces.
May be required to use ladders or stairs.
Vision: close, distance, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and a 401(k) plan. Employees represented by a union are covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Disclaimer Salary, 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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