Project Manager
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Rio Vista
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionVeolia Group aims to be the benchmark company
for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees
worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions
that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy
management. Through its three complementary business activities,
Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available
resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79
million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with
sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered
48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext:
VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021.
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY The Project Manager plans, manages
and coordinates municipal or industrial design/build projects. This
position leads strategic planning, proposal coordination,
estimating, sales support, contract development / contract
relations, and design review and construction management. In
addition, this position manages the detail technical schedule and
financial performance of the project in order to deliver a quality
product, on time and at the lowest achievable cost consistent with
overall business objectives. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB DUTIES
Manages the daily operation and maintenance of a water and
wastewater system and ensures compliance with operational, QA/QC,
safety, environmental, and performance metrics. Typically works
through Operations, Maintenance and/or Lab Supervisors to ensure
that plant resources are being utilized to achieve project
objectives. Teaches cost control and provides effective counsel /
direction, especially where corrective actions are needed. Manages
the human resource functions of the facility or unit including
hiring and firing, salary and job change actions, and coaching and
counseling team. Works with HSE and training team to ensure that
all personnel receive safety and process training. Coaches and
counsels managers, supervisors and leads to improve technical
skills, supervisory, interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
Works to identify and provide opportunities for team to learn new
skills and techniques. Administers labor agreements to ensure
compliance and effectively deal with representative labor union(s).
Reviews and evaluates water/wastewater reports, records, logs, and
graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected
water/wastewater needs. Ensures that uniform monitoring and
record-keeping are performed facility-wide. Prepares reports
concerned with chemical and bacteriological analyses of water for
administrative purposes and regulatory agencies. Leads PR
activities, engages community groups, and prepares documents for
publication and public hearings. Administers client contracts to
ensure compliance and customer satisfaction and prompt
identification and client notification of scope changes. Performs
all baseline client relations duties, including preparation and
presentation of progress and special reports. Participates in
client meetings, special award programs and handles resolution of
client service problems in a professional manner. Assists with the
preparation and/or review of reports to regulatory agencies and
assists with public relations duties as necessary. Works with Area
Manager to develop site specific or functional goals and activities
required to meet overall business objectives. Maintains standards,
guidelines and procedures. Identifies needed process improvements,
evaluates new concepts, technologies and practices. Recommends and
implements approved improvements. Develops site objectives in
conjunction with Area Manager and assists managers and supervisors
in developing goals and activities in their respective areas in
order to meet overall business objectives. Establishes the
standards, guidelines and objective measures to monitor progress.
Regularly identifies, evaluates and implements improvements to
improve utility reliability, regulatory compliance and/or cost
effectiveness. Actively seeks new work scope with both existing
client(s) and in surrounding area with new clients. Evaluates
employee performance, matches abilities and job requirements and
capitalizes on talents to effectively meet business objectives.
Ensures that business initiatives and progress toward goals are
effectively communicated to employees. Proactively manages safety,
plant appearance and environmental issues and ensures compliance
with Federal and State standards including Hazardous Waste Disposal
and Air Quality Standards. Ensures that issues are identified and
addressed and elevated if necessary in a timely manner. Maintains
an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in event of emergencies
such as machine, equipment or power failure, or need to release
dammed water to affect flood control. Manages emergencies in an
effective manner. Executes capital and facility improvement plans
as required. Interacts with facility owner, engineers and other
consultants, coordinates with contractors or guiding
constructionQualificationsEducational Background Degree in
Engineering or Construction Management. Job Skills /
Characteristics Seven to ten years progressive experience within a
water /wastewater treatment environment with thorough knowledge of
the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of
water/wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater
collection. Highest level of certification as a water/wastewater
operator required by site. If from another state, must achieve
certification within one year of appointment to Project Manager.
Demonstrated leadership ability with demonstrated ability to
motivate a diverse group of people, many without a direct reporting
relationship. Must demonstrate an understanding of Human Resources
/ Relations principals, knowledge of Process / Operations
Management, QA/QC procedures, Safety, Environmental and Facilities
/ Capital Equipment Management. Ingenuity and initiative are
required to coordinate problem resolution, resolve conflicting
priorities and to meet assignment deadlines within a team
environment. Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex problems and
manage remedial action. Demonstrated knowledge of contracts,
project scheduling / management, budget preparation and cost
control and have the ability to forecast budget, staffing and
equipment needs. Demonstrated effective communication, presentation
and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate
all levels of personnel. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate,
effective, and complete and easily understood written
communications and reports. Strong PC skills with proficiency in
word processing, spreadsheet, database and project management
software and the ability to optimize the use of technology and
systems to communicate, manage budget and to streamline processes
and increase efficiency. Proficiency in the care and use of all
site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection
Equipment). Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable
laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and
other Company policies and procedures. Must be able to serve
rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site. Valid
driver's license and safe driving record. Must be able to pass a
drug screen and criminal background check.Additional
Information
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