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Veolia Environnement · Haworth, NJ

# Water/Wastewater Senior Project Manager

Haworth, NJ, United States Full-time Manager or lead Operations 

Listed on Veolia Environnement’s official careers site. Posted October 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### Position Purpose

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex, large-scale capital infrastructure projects. This role serves as a subject matter expert, managing critical projects that have significant impacts on Operational, Financial, and Regulatory objectives. The position coordinates cross-functional teams and works transversally across business units to ensure strategic alignment and project success.

### Primary Duties/Responsibilities

Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of large-scale water/wastewater projects, from conceptual design and funding approvals through execution and project closeout.

### Execution Strategy

Drive efficiency in project delivery by monitoring key performance metrics and utilizing alternate procurement and delivery methods.

### Financial Stewardship

Manage complex project budgets, perform ongoing risk/opportunity assessments, and ensure financial accountability.

### Stakeholder & Change Management

Work transversally with corporate and local business units; act as a bridge between technical teams and leadership to ensure asset owner satisfaction.

### Compliance & Standards

Ensure all project designs adhere to corporate Technical, Environmental, and Health & Safety/Security standards.

### Permitting & Regulatory

Coordinate with local staff to manage environmental and governmental permitting processes.

### Reporting

Provide monthly status reports to management regarding project performance, risks, and milestone achievements.

### Continuous Improvement

Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes, and provide technical expertise for facility condition assessments.

### Work Environment

Ability to travel approximately 30-40% to business units as required. Work is conducted in both office and field/facility environments.

## Qualifications

### Education/Experience/Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10+ years of experience in managing large/complex water/wastewater design and construction projects (treatment plants, pumping stations, transmission/distribution).

### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Thorough working knowledge of water/wastewater process applications and environmental regulatory frameworks.

### Project Management

Expert capability in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing complex projects.

### Leadership

Demonstrated "leadership by example" and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

### Analytical Skills

Strong financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting.

### Systems Proficiency

Proficiency in MS Project, MS Office, and experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Oracle).

### Communication

Superior presentation and reporting skills; ability to communicate complex information to diverse stakeholder groups.

### Required Certification/Licenses/Training

PMP and/or Construction Management certifications; Professional Engineer License (PE) is highly desired.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 1, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 23, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 23, 2026
- Listed for: 22 days
- Location: Haworth, NJ, United States
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Veolia Environnement’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/VeoliaEnvironnementSA/744000153023779-water-wastewater-senior-project-manager)

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