Project Manager II

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Description

The Project Manager II is responsible for leading mid‑ to large‑scale industrial water and wastewater treatment projects within Xylem, from project award through execution, commissioning, and closeout. This role manages complex projects involving custom process equipment, integrated treatment systems, field construction, and startup at active industrial facilities.

Projects typically involve industrial wastewater generated within manufacturing or processing environments, requiring engineered treatment solutions to meet municipal discharge limits, reuse requirements, or environmental compliance standards. The Project Manager II is expected to understand how wastewater systems are designed, fabricated, installed, and commissioned, and to lead execution across engineering, supply chain, construction, and field services.

This role serves as the single point of accountability for project performance, balancing safety, quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Systems & Equipment Scope

The Project Manager II will manage projects involving Xylem's industrial wastewater and pretreatment portfolio, including but not limited to:

+ Bag Filters

+ Ballasted Clarification

+ Continuous Precipitation Systems

+ Neutralization Systems

+ Clarifiers and Separation

+ Membrane Microfiltration Systems

+ Batch Treatment Systems

+ Equalization Tanks

+ Pump Skids

+ Chemical Reaction Tanks

+ Chemical Makeup and Delivery Systems

+ Sludge Thickeners

+ RO Pretreatment Systems

Projects may include stand‑alone equipment, integrated process trains, or full wastewater treatment systems, often executed within operating industrial facilities with strict safety and outage constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

+ Lead end‑to‑end execution of industrial water and wastewater treatment projects, from handoff through commissioning and closeout

+ Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and work breakdown structures

+ Manage projects involving clarification, precipitation, neutralization, filtration, sludge handling, pumping, and pretreatment processes

+ Proactively identify and manage project risks, including safety, constructability, site access, permitting, vendor performance, and customer operational constraints

+ Control project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, change management, and margin protection

+ Drive timely resolution of technical, commercial, and execution issues

Customer & Stakeholder Management

+ Serve as the primary customer interface throughout execution

+ Communicate clearly and consistently on scope, schedule, risks, changes, and milestones

+ Manage customer expectations during design, fabrication, installation, and startup

+ Coordinate execution around live plant operations, shutdown windows, and production priorities

Cross‑Functional Leadership

+ Lead coordination across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and field service teams

+ Manage contractor and vendor performance to ensure alignment with scope, safety, quality, and schedule requirements

+ Support and lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities

Safety, Quality & Compliance

+ Champion a strong safety culture across all project phases

+ Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, site safety requirements, and Xylem quality standards

+ Address non‑conformances, field issues, and warranty items through structured corrective action

Change Management & Commercial Control

+ Identify, document, and negotiate scope changes and change orders

+ Ensure all changes are properly approved, priced, and incorporated into project controls

+ Protect Xylem's…