Manager, Project Execution

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Project Execution to lead the successful delivery of complex, large-scale water treatment and semiconductor infrastructure projects. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing multiple high-value projects, guiding a team of Project Managers and Coordinators, and ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise managing major capital projects, excels at leading cross-functional teams, and is passionate about developing people while driving exceptional customer outcomes.

What You'll Do

Lead Project Delivery

• Provide strategic oversight for multiple large-scale projects from award through startup and closeout.
• Ensure successful execution aligned with customer expectations, contractual commitments, budget objectives, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to drive successful outcomes.
• Lead internal and customer-facing project reviews and provide clear communication on project status, opportunities, and challenges.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Oversee project planning activities including budgets, procurement strategies, schedules, resource planning, and material management.
• Coordinate efforts across engineering, purchasing, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and startup teams.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors and review significant change orders and contractual impacts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, ISO 9001 standards, and project governance processes.

Develop and Lead Teams

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Provide coaching, onboarding, training, and career development guidance.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer success.
• Participate in talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning activities.

Partner with Customers and Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Present project performance, financial metrics, and strategic updates to senior leadership.
• Serve as a key escalation point for complex technical, commercial, and execution-related issues.

Position Details

• Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)
• Travel: Up to 30% to customer sites, supplier facilities, and project locations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing complex industrial, water treatment, or semiconductor projects.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale capital projects ranging from $50MM to $300MM.
• Experience within the water treatment industry or semiconductor wafer fabrication environments, including UPW and WWT systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing project teams.
• Strong business acumen with expertise in project controls, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and contract administration.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and ERP systems.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Why Join Ovivo by Ecolab?

At Ovivo by Ecolab, you'll help deliver innovative water solutions that support some of the world's most advanced industries. From semiconductor manufacturing to sustainable water treatment, you'll lead projects that have a lasting impact on customers, communities, and the environment.

Join a global team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence while building a career that shapes the future of water technology.

Benefits 

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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