Project Manager

Seven Seas Water Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead complex projects in the water treatment sector. This role involves planning, monitoring, and controlling project execution to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in engineering and project management. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in addressing global water infrastructure challenges while enjoying a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Project Engineering/Management required.
• 5 years in the water treatment industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control all aspects of project execution.
• Manage project risks and report status to senior management.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Microsoft Office

Budget Management

Education

BS in Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Projects

Microsoft Teams

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Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP”). Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges.

SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States.

MSIP is a leading global private infrastructure investment platform. Founded in 2006, MSIP has made over 30 investments across its three flagship closed-ended funds. Since inception, MSIP has had more than $13 billion in commitments. For further information about Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im/infrastructurepartners.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring, & controlling all aspects of project execution and ultimately accountable for bringing in projects on schedule and at or below budget. This role demands strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects across various departments. Projects vary from capital improvements existing assets to the turn key engineering, procurement, and construction of reverse osmosis drinking water plants for both seawater and brackish water installations. Experience with sea water reverse osmosis (SWRO) is highly preferred. The Project Manager must be located Tampa market, with ability to travel up to 15-20% as needed (throughout U.S, Caribbean, etc.).

Requirements

• The PM leads the team to bring the project to fruition. Essential for success is developing a viable Project Execution Plan and managing the Engineering and Procurement teams to monitor & control project: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Design, Procurement, Resources, Quality, and Risk.
• Create the project scope of work for all resources needed as well as working with sub-contract engineering firms and consultants to ensure project design and construction activities are thoroughly understood and completed per schedule.
• Continuously monitor and control all internal and external design activities to ensure all drawings and documents are initially issued per schedule and that all changes are managed across all aspects of project execution.
• Create & manage the procurement plan to ensure all materials needed are competitively bid, procured, engineered, fabricated and delivered per schedule and budget. Review quotes, contractual terms & conditions, and different make vs. buy strategies to ensure purchase orders are issued with clarity of scope and in the interest of preventing change orders and ensuring quality.
• Work with internal and external resources to create and manage required Inspection & Test Plans to ensure quality of delivered system components.
• Secure and manage resources as necessary to complete project tasks.
• Report to senior management project health and status on a monthly basis.
• Manage project risks on an ongoing basis and alert senior management of any realized risks or additional risks that present themselves during project execution.
• Assist business development with the project execution plans and schedules for new plants proposed by the company.
• Work in a team environment with Business Development, Finance, and Engineering to ensure all projects are successfully delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Assist in the completion of operational procedures, EHS, and HAZOP reviews for new plants built by the company.
• Work with equipment suppliers to ensure proper component selection on company projects.
• Provide last quality review and final approval for all project deliverables.
• Review detailed Bills of Material (BOM) for company projects and ensure all components are purchased and contractors are aware of delivery schedules.
• Work within the ERP system to ensure projects are updated and perform queries as needed for project monitoring, controlling, & reporting.
• Work with operations staff on plant improvements and engineering change orders (ECO).
• Perform visits to suppliers’ facilities when necessary to manage production and/or ensure quality.
• Perform visits to site frequently during construction activities to manage contractor and ensure project schedule is met.
• Direct the work of mechanical designers, project assistance and other project staff as required.
• Manage changes to the project, including project schedule and project costs, using appropriate verification techniques and change order management.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks to make decisions in the best interests of the organization.
• Effectively communicate and escalate any issues to management as needed in a timely manner.

Key skills and Qualifications

• Politically Savvy - Be able to work/collaborate/communicate effectively with upper management, other departments and other stakeholders.
• Communication and Strategy - The position requires excellent communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to boil down and/or unpack complicated concepts to communicate both up and down the organization. Data analytics and PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Attitude of transparency – Must embrace transparency both up and down the organization in regard to schedules, performance, NCR's, and other KPI's related to project performance.
• Strong aptitude for planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and evaluating the work of team members.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Projects, and Microsoft Teams.
• Expert in the reading the interpretation of mechanical drawings such as P&IDs, PFDs, and GA’s.
• Must be able to direct design personnel.
• Experience handling budgets a minimum of $1-5 million.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, bi-lingual a plus.
• Solid organizational skills including a high attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Self-motivated team player who values timelines, cooperations, collaboration, and effectiveness.
• Behave ethically: understand ethical behavior and business practices to ensure behavior is consistent and aligned with values of the organization.
• Must live in the Tampa market and have ability to work hybrid schedule (2 days per week in the office required).
• Ability to travel up to 15-20% as needed throughout U.S, Caribbean, etc.

Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering required, preference in Chemical, Mechanical, or commensurate preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 2-5 years related experience in Project Engineering/Management required.
• 5 years related experience in the water treatment industry is required. Experience in membrane-based water treatment highly preferred.

How to Apply

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Design, and Engineering

• Industries

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