Veolia · 1 day ago
Project Leader - Certified Wastewater Treatment
Midway, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expVeolia is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States and the largest private water operator. The Project Leader will be responsible for leading project planning, execution, and completion while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, fostering team collaboration, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
Electrical DistributionIndustrialWater
Responsibilities
Ability to inspire and guide a team towards project goals, providing clear vision and motivation
Focused on empowering team members by fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and support
Skilled in mentoring and developing individual team members to enhance their contributions and professional growth
Excellent communication skills to articulate project goals, expectations, and progress to both internal teams and external stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills for building effective relationships across departments and ensuring alignment with operational objectives
Demonstrates leadership by example, setting high standards for work ethic, professionalism, and accountability
Ability to influence without direct authority, gaining buy-in and cooperation from cross-functional teams or stakeholders
Ability to engage with clients, providing regular updates, and ensuring their needs and expectations are addressed throughout the project
Skilled at managing stakeholder expectations and navigating sensitive situations diplomatically
People Management: Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes employee engagement, development, and retention. Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and mentoring to regional personnel. Implement company employee recognition programs and address employee concerns promptly and effectively. Generally supervise a staff of >10 FTEs
Safety: Champion a culture of safety excellence by implementing and enforcing comprehensive safety protocols, procedures, and best practices across the entire project. Conduct regular safety training programs and promote individual accountability for safe work practices. Monitor and report on project safety performance metrics, including incident rates and near-misses. Promote a culture of safety accountability and individual responsibility
Business Development and Client Relations: Maintain outstanding relationships with current clients. Facilitate opportunities for scope expansions, contract extensions, and renewals. Participate in council meetings for the project and neighboring cities/towns to build relationships with prospective clients. Solicit client feedback and respond to customer needs promptly. Seek customer and sales input to gain an intimate understanding of customer needs, problems, and systems. Improve satisfaction levels by identifying needs and implementing corrective actions. Evaluate and develop new business opportunities
Contract Management: Interpret contracts to define deliverables and fulfill schedules. Conduct routine client meetings, assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress. Ensure customer requirements and deadlines are met. Automate processes where possible and capture historical data for future quotes. Participate in project start-up teams
Procurement: Manage contract MBE/WBE/VBE procurement requirements. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Identify and justify capital expenditures partnering directly with the client
Financial Management: Monitor project's financial performance. Compliance with cost center budget. Personnel utilization. Pricing. Customer invoicing and collections. Prepare monthly reports in a timely manner. Develop and present annual budgets for project review. Ensure project meets or exceeds financial plans. Forecast monthly budget variances. Ensure timely collection of receivables
Operational Oversight: Manage facilities generally >10 mgd, including several worksites or a single large water/wastewater plant. Generally responsible for revenue less than $10M. Supervise a staff of >10 FTEs
Qualification
Required
Must be able to obtain the certifications as required
Outgoing, self-directed, goal-oriented, and creative in identifying opportunities
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
High degree of initiative, judgment, and resourcefulness
Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems and manage changing priorities
Demonstrated leadership ability with understanding of HR principles
P&L ownership, budgeting, and cost control for project sites
Proven track record of delivering excellent customer satisfaction
Build and maintain strong partnerships with customers
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation)
Ability to handle sensitive communications internally and with all levels of project stakeholders
Commitment to compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Ability to understand and manage safety, environmental, and health requirements
Facilities and capital equipment management
Problem-solving and solution development
Team building and motivation across all personnel levels
Technical writing and total quality management
Strong PC skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
Ability to optimize technology and systems to streamline processes and increase efficiency
Preferred
A degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is strongly preferred but not required
6 years of leadership experience, 4 of which leading project teams, with a strong emphasis on effective team collaboration and project delivery
Benefits
Paid time off policies
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Savings accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteering
Employer sponsored 401(k) plan
Company
Veolia
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.1MKey Investors
Emerging Capital Partners
2005-01-01Private Equity· $10.1M
Leadership Team
Emmanuelle Menning
Deputy CEO, CFO, Finance & Purchasing, Member of Group Executive Committee - Veolia
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