Veolia

Assistant Project Manager

Veolia$92K — $138K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with 2 years of experience in a related occupation.
  • 2 years managing capital projects with budgets of $500,000 to $10 million.
  • Experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities or related utility systems for at least 2 years.
  • Proficiency in reviewing engineering documents and specifications for 2 years.
  • Experience with project scheduling using Critical Path Method for 2 years.
  • 2 years of experience administering contracts and processing RFIs.
  • Experience with project management software including Procore and MS Project for 2 years.

Responsibilities

  • Promote company mission and maintain a safe work environment through safety compliance enforcement.
  • Support planning and supervision of company personnel and contractors.
  • Manage project documentation using Procore and similar systems.
  • Monitor budgets and schedules through team meetings to ensure project progress.
  • Serve as client liaison and resolve project-related issues during meetings.
  • Coordinate engineering deliverables while ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Conduct site inspections and field oversight to document construction progress.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive paid time off policies.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Life insurance and savings accounts available.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Paid volunteering opportunities.
  • 401(k) plan participation for retirement savings.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Promote company mission, values, and strategic goals while maintaining a safe work environment through proactive safety monitoring and compliance enforcement. Support planning, coordination, and supervision of company and contracted personnel. Manage project documentation using Procore and other systems. Prepare and process purchase requisitions, change requests, and contractor authorizations. Monitor budgets, schedules, and progress through regular team meetings. Serve as field liaison for clients, participate in meetings, and resolve project issues. Coordinate engineering deliverables and verify quality standards are met. Prepare status reports, change orders, and progress documentation. Support proposal preparation and cost estimates. Support capital programs and asset management strategies to improve facility viability and reduce long-term costs. Conduct root cause analysis and provide engineering support for evaluations. Ensure compliance with safety programs, codes, company policies, and contractual requirements. Assist with contract management including subcontracting, progress monitoring, and payment authorizations. Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance departments to minimize disruptions. Conduct construction inspections and field oversight. Participate in budget development, cost monitoring, invoice processing, and fiscal planning. Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents. Familiarity with submittal review processes and RFI management. Understand water/wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure. Construction document control and management. Schedule development and monitoring. Risk identification and tracking. Responsible for Quality assurance/quality control processes. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Attention to detail and accuracy. Problem-solving and critical thinking. Team collaboration and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:
  • Bachelor's degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Civil Engineering, or related engineering field, and 2 years experience in a related occupation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • 2 years of experience managing capital projects with budgets ranging from $500,000 to $10 million plus.
  • 2 years experience in water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipeline infrastructure, or related utility systems.
  • 2 years of experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents (civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural).
  • 2 years of experience preparing or reviewing cost estimates, budget reports, and financial tracking documents.
  • 2 years of experience creating and maintaining project schedules with over 50 activities using Critical Path Method scheduling.
  • 2 years of experience administering contracts, processing change orders, and managing RFIs (Requests for Information).
  • 2 years of experience conducting site inspections and documenting construction progress, deficiencies, or safety observations.
  • 2 years experience in MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction, to create schedules, update progress, and generate reports.
  • 2 years of experience in project management platforms such as Procore, e-Builder, Projectmates, or similar (document control, submittals, RFIs).
  • 2 years of experience with construction methods and sequencing.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
  • Valid Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements:
  • Domestic travel required (20%) to various project sites including construction sites and operating facilities within the West Region.
  • 40 hrs/wk, 8:00am-5:00pm, M-F.


Additional Information

Pay Range: $92,160 to $138,240 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

About Veolia

Veolia is a French multinational company that provides water, waste, and energy management services to clients. The company operates in more than 40 countries and serves over 100 million people. Veolia was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The company is listed on the Euronext stock exchange and has a market capitalization of over $10 billion.
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179,718 employees
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Founded
1984
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