Project Manager – Global Water & Energy

Ekopak; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Job summary

GWE is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial wastewater and water treatment EPC projects across multiple countries. You will drive planning, budgeting, risk management, and contractual compliance from award through commissioning and close-out.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, coordinating procurement, and serving as the main client liaison to ensure satisfaction and clear communication. Travel internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing EPC projects in an industrial environment; water/wastewater treatment plant experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence decisions and manage conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of industrial wastewater and water treatment projects from contract award through commissioning and project close out.
• Oversee project planning, execution, budget control, risk management and contractual obligations to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate procurement activities and follow-up deliveries, civil works and electro- mechanical works.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clear communication, expectation management and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders across engineering, procurement, execution, start up and management teams.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between multicultural teams located across different countries and timezones.
• Drive alignment among stakeholders with different priorities, ensuring decisions are communicated clearly and executed effectively.
• Prepare and present project status updates, forecasts, risks, and mitigation plans to management and other stakeholders.
• Report directly to management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Program leadership

Cross-functional teams

Client relations

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

GWE is looking for a Project Manager to expand our Engineering & Technology team in Latin America.

• Lead the execution of industrial wastewater and water treatment projects from contract award through commissioning and project close out.
• Oversee project planning, execution, budget control, risk management and contractual obligations to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate procurement activities and follow-up deliveries, civil works and electro- mechanical works.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clear communication, expectation management and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders across engineering, procurement, execution, start up and management teams.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between multicultural teams located across different countries and timezones.
• Drive alignment among stakeholders with different priorities, ensuring decisions are communicated clearly and executed effectively.
• Prepare and present project status updates, forecasts, risks, and mitigation plans to management and other stakeholders.
• Report directly to management.

Je profiel

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience managing EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects in an industrial environment. Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants is a strong advantage
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust, influence decisions, and navigate challenging conversations both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, technical specialists, and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Analytical, solution-oriented, and comfortable making decisions in a dynamic project environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) is required. Additional languages are considered an asset.

What do we offer?

Do you want to continue developing yourself and facing new challenges? Then, this job is definitely for you! We offer a varied, responsible, and challenging position with the market leader in water treatment systems. Naturally, this position comes with a competitive compensation package, including meal vouchers. You will be part of a continuously growing company with an enthusiastic, driven, and young team. Mutual support is key, and together, you will achieve optimal customer-oriented results.