Senior Project Leader - Water & Wastewater Operations

Veolia; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a Project Leader to lead planning, execution and completion of projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and timely delivery within budget. You will drive safety culture, contract compliance, reliability, and cost control across site teams and worksites.

You will manage people, develop client relationships, oversee procurement and financial performance, interpret contracts, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree strongly preferred but not required.
• 6 years of leadership experience, 4 leading project teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and HR-related leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of projects within budget.
• Ensure safety culture, contract compliance, and reliable execution.
• Develop client relationships, manage contracts, and monitor budgets.
• Oversee procurement, financial performance, and stakeholder reporting.
• Interpret contracts, coordinate tasks, and drive team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Office suite

Database software

Job description

Veolia in North America seeks a Project Leader to lead planning, execution and completion of projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and timely delivery within budget. You will drive safety culture, contract compliance, reliability, and cost control across site teams and worksites.

You will manage people, develop client relationships, oversee procurement and financial performance, interpret contracts, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.