Water/Wastewater Project Leader — Safety‑Driven Delivery

Veolia NA; Pinebluff (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Project Leader to guide the planning, execution, and completion of complex projects. You will align with objectives, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery while fostering a safe, inclusive team environment across multiple sites.

You will mentor staff, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and drive Continuous improvement, cost control, and compliance. The role spends time on-site and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• A degree is strongly preferred but not required.
• 6 years of leadership experience, 4 leading project teams.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide a team toward project goals.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across the project.
• Mentor regional personnel and develop talent.
• Communicate progress to internal teams and clients.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and project scope.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and quality across sites.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Project Management

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a Project Leader to guide the planning, execution, and completion of complex projects. You will align with objectives, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery while fostering a safe, inclusive team environment across multiple sites.

You will mentor staff, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and drive Continuous improvement, cost control, and compliance. The role spends time on-site and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills.