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Environmental Engineer Water Management

Projects Leader

Job in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listing for: Veolia
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Projects Leader

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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 more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Job Description

The main requirements of the role are to;

  • Provide technical and project management support through contract development, design construction and commissioning of the North End Sewage Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) major capital projects.
  • Work on site and in the office with the Veolia and City of Winnipeg Team
  • Assist the Program Team in the leadership, execution and delivery of various Major Capital Projects for the Winnipeg Sewage Treatment Program (WSTP).
  • Manage and lead Veolia’s role in the Capital Program Delivery for the WSTP.
  • Provide support to the City Project Managers within the Winnipeg Sewage Treatment Program (WSTP). Be willing to take on an active role in the project management by reviewing documents and attending meetings. Work with the City Project Manager to plan ahead, identity upcoming issues, discuss multiple options, then actively take part in implementing the solution.
  • Lead the risk management strategy for all three (3) major projects on the NEWPCC facility.
  • Veolia and the City of Winnipeg entered in a 30-year Program Agreement in 2011. Part of Veolia’s role is to provide support services during capital program delivery. The successful individual will be a part of a diverse team to assist in delivery of three (3) major projects worth approximately $3 billion dollars.

    • Main Responsibilities:

  • Support the WSTP as an integral player by:

    Review and assist in preparation of deliverables during the Project Initiation phase (e.g. Project Delivery Plan, Communication/Stakeholder management plans, Project Charter, etc.)Participate and provide recommendations to the Program Team during the project planning phases.

    Support, assist, review and provide recommendations during the procurement of the contractor and other contracts related to the projects (e.g. Technical Requirements, Proposals, Agreements, etc.) Provide recommendations to the Program Team during the evaluation of the potential proponents.

    Responsbile for the successful execution of the three (3 major projects by managing all aspects of its implementation. (e.g. Financial information, Scope validation, design packages, stakeholder reviews, scheduling, etc.)Review of Contract Change Orders, RFIs, NCRs etc. to provide input and mitigate risks during construction

    Participate/Manage the monitoring and review of project risk processes to ensure successful project outcomes.

    Development of capital target costs and cost control monitoring during execution of major construction contracts. Understand the interactions/impacts between existing plant processes and new construction in order to provide strategic mitigation of risks.

    Provide or facilitate knowledge and expertise to the client in understanding and resolving technical issues relating to treatment process; construction or other technical areas.

    Develop and support the implementation of program strategies fostering “Best for Program” decisions.

    Attend Project/Program meetings regarding the WSTP to identify any cross risks.

    • Qualifications

    Knowledge,

    Skills and Experience:

    Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, Project Management or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset

    • Job

    Skills:

  • Capable to play a central role in coordinating and integrating progress across internal and external program team…
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