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Veolia | North America · 1 day ago

Project Leader

Junction City, KS

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, providing a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Project Leader will be responsible for leading project planning, execution, and completion while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Water

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and nurture a safety culture driven by individual behavior and accountability across the assigned project

Ensure proficiency in the applicability, care, and use of all site-specific, facility-required PPE

Maintain plant compliance with OSHA, State, and Veolia Safety and Environmental Programs

Lead efforts to ensure compliant execution of the specific contract for the assigned project site, including adherence to established environmental, safety, operating, and emergency response procedures

Demonstrate skills and responsibilities related to ensuring dependable project execution, maintaining high quality standards, and delivering consistent results

Apply ingenuity and initiative to coordinate problem resolution, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines within a team environment

Serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call as required by the site

Exhibit strong leadership and mentoring skills to effectively manage resources (eg.personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, funds, and reputation)

Demonstrate effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to motivate all levels of project personnel

Evaluate employee performance, match abilities with job requirements, and capitalize on talents to meet business objectives

Ensure effective communication and execution of business initiatives and progress toward goals by employees

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, understanding customer needs, requirements, and feedback to incorporate into project deliverables

Administer client contracts to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and prompt identification and notification of scope changes

Perform baseline client relations duties, including progress reports and special reports preparation and presentation

Participate in client meetings, special award programs, and professionally handle client service issue resolution

Assist with regulatory agency reports and public relations duties as necessary

Hold responsibility for budget preparation and implementation of cost control measures

Forecast budget, staffing, and equipment needs

Demonstrate proficiency in spreadsheet and database software, optimizing technology and systems used to communicate, manage budgets, streamline processes, and increase efficiency

Maintain full P&L and budgeting ownership for the assigned project

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monitor project's financial performance, including: 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

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

Financial ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipComplianceSafety ManagementRelationship ManagementTechnical SkillsTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

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

Must be able to obtain the certifications as required

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Company

Veolia | North America

For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://growingblue.com/

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