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.
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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.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Skills Required
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline
- Seven (7) years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven experience managing multiple large-scale, complex projects
- Experience managing projects in the range of $50MM-$300MM in water treatment or Semiconductor Wafer Fab with UPW and WWT
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in non-standard situations
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills (written and verbal, technical level)
- Ability to interpret complex technical and industry-related documents
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, and ERP systems
- Knowledge of and adherence to safety standards and ISO 9001
- Willingness to travel to customers, suppliers, and job sites up to 30%
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
