Project Manager for Water Utility Operation
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA subsidiary of
Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of
water, waste and energy management services, including water, and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000
employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Please visit our websitewww.veolianorthamerica.com.Job
DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia's comprehensive benefits package includes
paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision
insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate
in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay
and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in
their collective bargaining agreement.Position Purpose:Responsible
for providing quality water services to the City of Hoboken under a
long-term service contract. Project delivery must be accomplished
in accordance with Veolia's commitment to Superior Client/Customer
Service, motivated and trained employees, and business efficiency.
The position is responsible for full compliance with contractual
responsibilities, safety and environmental compliance goals using
the full resources of the Company to maintain the superior
client/customer loyalty and excellent relationship. Position will
coordinate and leverage the efforts of Veolia's support functions -
Technical Services, Customer Service, Finance, EH&S, Legal,
Human Resources, and Operations Management to execute annual
project deliverables. The manager will work closely and collaborate
with Jersey City management team.Dimensions:
- 1 Operations Supervisor
- 4 Distribution Utility Techs
- 1 Administrative AssistantPrimary Duties/Responsibilities:
- The Manager supervises and participates in the preparation and
administration of strategic plans, systems plans, capital plans,
marketing plans, operating plans and revises plans as needed.
- The Manager administers corporate, local, and state rules and
regulations, which govern operations, water quality, service,
safety, etc.
- The Manager develops and maintains sound regulatory,
governmental, media, community, customer and employee relations
programs.
- Provides client relations including presentations of progress
and special reports, participates in client meetings, conducts
client service audit interviews and professional handling and
resolution of client services concerns, contract interpretation and
modification and/or renewal activities.
- Aggressively supervises project staff and contractors to ensure
work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following
established safety, operating and emergency response
procedures.
- Ensures uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are
performed.
- Ensures that safety, process control, and maintenance
management programs and systems are consistently implemented by
subordinates and that each site follows established administrative
and maintenance policies and procedures.
- Fosters a productive and positive work environment.
- Manages and directs all activities related to Technical
Services within the scope of his/her reporting structure.
- Manages the establishment of procedures for maintaining high
standards of operation, product quality, reliability, and safety.
Determine and enforce, through direct and functional report groups,
productivity, quality, and safety requirements in accordance with
company needs, based on current local, state and federal
regulations. Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the
control of operations, quality, reliability, and safety.
- Supports and assists as necessary the development and
maintenance of sound regulatory, governmental, media, community,
customer, and employee relations programs.
- Promotes morale and provides staff with an atmosphere of open
communication, innovation, and job growth.Work Environment:The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.While performing the duties of this job:
- The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather
conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Civil, Environmental,
or Sanitary Engineering preferred. Equivalent experience in related
fields with strong understanding of local governments and
contracting of local services acceptable.
- Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA, preferred.
- Formal training in the development, deployment, and use of
Management Control & Reporting Systems (MCRS).
- Minimum ten years combined experience as Project Manager/
Operations Manager/Director in a Water Utility, Consulting
Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, or
Facilities Management organization with a minimum of five years of
supervisory experience managing Technical/Operational employees and
complex activities.
- Strong knowledge of municipal water industry issues including
regulatory, financing, and inter-local government management
agreements.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong skills in preparing client proposals, bid and/or
contract amendments for governmental agencies, with an emphasis on
public works.
- Strong experience in managing contracts including negotiations,
resolving conflicts, and preparing and negotiating change
orders.
- Strong skills in working with clients to develop new business,
negotiate contracts, prepare capital plans, and manage regulatory
reviews.
- Strong vendor management experience.
- Working knowledge of water treatment methods, distribution
system operations and maintenance, utility accounting systems and
procedures, and engineering principles as related to water
treatment and distribution facilities.
- Strong financial acumen with ability to review and recommend
annual budgets and report variances.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate and interact
with elected officials, regulators, and media.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word,
Outlook, and PowerPoint.Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- NJ Certifications in Water Distribution (W-4) preferred or an
ability to obtain through testing or reciprocity within 12
months.
- A valid driver's license in state of residence is required and
must meet risk management guidelines.Physical Requirements:The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.While performing the duties of this job:
- The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb
stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl and taste or smell.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include the
ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance
vision.Additional InformationWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran
status.Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits
information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company
reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject
to applicable law.
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