Assistant Project Manager

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 tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. DescriptionSummaryThis position will be the Licensed Operator in charge of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.Assist Project Manger in all phases of Water/Wastewater utility management including treatment plants O&M, regulatory and contract compliance, safety, and budget performance.Dimensions14 direct reports.Assist in preparation of annual budgets and CIP.ResponsibilitiesAssist Project Manager with maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance of the project.Assist Project Manager in administering management policies and directives, train and evaluates subordinate staff including administering discipline as required.Assist Project Manager with project cost performance.Assist Project Manager, or as needed initiates and negotiates claims and additional services to client.Assist Project Manager with business development efforts to expand business through additional services and new projects.Participates in trade organizations to promote the Suez brand.Conducts performance appraisal of staff.Assist in the hiring/interviewing process of department staff.Assist in conflict resolution process.Promotes safety practices and procedures by training employees, reporting unsafe conditions and proactive participation in safety activities on a daily basis.Assist Project Manager with capital project cost forecasting and budgeting.Takes ownership and action in place of Project Manager when they are unavailable.Operates and certifies that all equipment and processes are in full compliance with laws/regulations.Evaluates all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the water plant and files required regulatory documents.Prepares reports and documents related to the operations and assures work is completed accurately and according to standard practices/procedures.Maintains records on work activities, inventories and material ordering, prepares reports on operational and service activities.Oversees all maintenance activities and itiates and/or recommends new or improved practices and anizes and manages health and safety programs and training of staff.Ensures all equipment is in proper working condition, oversees and coordinates preventive maintenance/repairs on equipment.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation/Equivalent:High School Diploma or equivalent required.Michigan B License Wastewater Treatment Operator License required. Bachelor degree in biology or related field preferred.Additional certification for Michigan F1 Water Treatment Operator''s License preferred.Additional certification for Michigan S-4 and Wastewater Operator Licences preferred.Valid Driver''s License in State of Residency with the ability to meet Risk Management guidelines.Marketing experience is desired.Work Experience Needed:Minimum of 10 years related work experience in operations, maintenance and management of water/waste water treatment facilities and minimum of 3-5 years in managerial role is preferred.Business and utility management experience is required.Knowledge of project management and compliance issues in water is required.Special Skills/Abilities Needed:Specialized knowledge to include water treatment methods, distribution operations and maintenance, utility accounting systems and procedures, and engineering principles related to water treatment facilities.Knowledge of laboratory procedures/methods, project budgeting, report generating.Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to effectively manage projects and people.Must possess superior organizational skills and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects at the same time.Willingness to work outside of core hours in order to meet business needs.Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure.Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial managerial skills.Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory methods and practices including team-building, and conflict management.Extensive knowledge of operation and maintenance practices and standards pertaining to the operation of public utility systems.Strong aptitude for planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates.Ability to train, encourage and counsel subordinate employees.Ability to organize, implement and effectively manage health and safety training programs foremployees engaged in utility operations and maintenance work.Ability to develop, organize, and manage records and reports pertinent to the activities supervised.Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships, teams, and work with groups of other employees, contractors, and general public.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Thorough knowledge and the ability to use computers and applications for the utility profession.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to reach, feel and grasp, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, ladders, crawl and taste or smell. Must frequently lift and or move up to 49 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. Additional functions include the ability and capability to legally operate a motor vehicle as well as other motorized equipment.Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather condtions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Additional InformationAbout Veolia:VNA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. VNA''s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person''s sex, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group status as defined by applicable law. VNA gives fair consideration to all qualified individuals and affords all employees and applicants opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities without regard to membership in any applicable protected category. No opportunity for hire, advancement or any other condition of employment will be diminished through unlawful discriminatory practices.

Created: 2025-06-14