Senior Water & Wastewater Project Leader

Veolia; Haworth (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of major water/wastewater infrastructure initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and corporate leadership to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and compliance with environmental and health & safety standards, traveling 30-40% to field sites as required. A PE license and PMP are highly desired for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience managing large/complex water/wastewater design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of large-scale water/wastewater projects from conceptual design to closeout.
• Drive efficient delivery by monitoring KPIs and exploring alternate procurement methods.
• Manage complex project budgets and perform risk/opportunity assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Oracle

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of major water/wastewater infrastructure initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and corporate leadership to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

You will oversee budgets, timelines, and compliance with environmental and health & safety standards, traveling 30-40% to field sites as required. A PE license and PMP are highly desired for this role.