Remote Project Manager - Water Industry

Veolia North America; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative environmental services company is seeking a Strong Start Project Manager to oversee operational mobilization projects. This remote role requires strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. You will lead the creation of operational documentation, ensure timely delivery of project milestones, and cultivate project management skills within the organization. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to make a difference in water management, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating a sustainable future and enjoy competitive benefits while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Health & Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience with a focus on planning and budget management.
• Strong interpersonal skills for mentoring and coaching team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project-level activities with field teams.
• Develop operational documentation and maintain project deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Process Improvement

Change Management

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

College diploma in Business

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job 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 Technology 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 is a remote position

What you will be doing:

As a Strong Start Project Manager you will be responsible for the project management of ES Services NAM operational mobilization projects as well as complex mobile deployments that require additional coordination and oversight. You will partner with regional teams to act as a bridge between ‘project delivery’ and steady-state operations of new contracts within our business. You will also ensure that our field teams are prepared with the necessary and adequate site documentation to perform the operational tasks at hand, of which you will help to develop and work with other documentation development specialists if needed.

Primary responsibilities of this role include:

1. Management and coordination with field teams on a project level – ensuring good alignment with both upstream/downstream & regional stakeholders as well as provision of clear project management during the operations startup phase while keeping planning, communication, and follow-through on the forefront.
2. Development of a clear and tangible list of deliverables for mobilizations of our field teams for the operations and maintenance of water treatment equipment and systems.
3. Setting and managing due dates of deliverables based upon key project dates and milestones.
4. Leading and managing the overall creation of operational documentation efforts for various projects and mobilizations. Ensuring that needed resources are efficiently aligned to support our site teams in the development of maintenance plans, standard operating procedures and other documentation needs, while also building out a library of templates for the team to draw on over time.
5. Cultivation of project management acumen within the Expert Operations Center of Excellence (COE) and broader services regional community, through training, coaching & mentorship.
6. Motivation & support of team members - providing performance feedback and guidance.
7. Providing leadership in continuously improving the new operations contract start-up process, identifying current gaps and partnering with peers & regional team members to implement solutions.
8. Helping develop staffing plans consistent with contractual, operational, and safety considerations.
9. Assisting with interviewing candidates for operations staffing.
10. Identifying any job or site specific training beyond the baseline training standards of the company.
11. Assisting with the training of operations staff on site specific items.
12. Collaboration with sales & commercial engineering to understand new contract pipeline and provide support for proposal generation.
13. Other O&M mobilization-related needs identified throughout execution.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate for this role will have demonstrated competency in project management and passion for bringing a community of stakeholders together to get a job completed smoothly & efficiently. This person will also be open minded to change & have a keen eye for how an organization may need to continue to grow & evolve over time to meet the needs of the regions and projects they are supporting.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in engineering, business or other relevant field.
2. Minimum 2 years experience with project management, planning & budget management.
3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills including, mentoring, coaching, presentation skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all technical levels.
4. Experience in leading a team of people to achieve a successful completion in the execution of projects.

Useful Skills & Abilities:

1. Experience with process improvement and change management.
2. Experience working in the water treatment industry.
3. Ability to identify, address, and resolve problems, both technical and situational as they arise.
4. Dynamic, energetic, motivated, positive outlook with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

What will you enjoy from working with us?

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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive benefits that include:

1. Health & Life Insurance
2. Paid Vacation & Sick Time
3. Paid Holidays
4. 401(k) Plan
5. Flexible Spending Accounts
6. AD&D Insurance
7. Disability Insurance

Additional Information

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive team, and are committed to continuing to foster a work environment that celebrates and values diversity. We believe that the diverse perspectives and experiences brought by our team members contribute to our success and drive innovation. Come be part of something special - start your journey today!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.