Engineering Project Manager

Founded in 1923 Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire industrial and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough reliable and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where its needed most. Our product quality is second to none but its our people whove made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting training and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development growth and innovation Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

What is the job about

Peerless Pump Company a Grundfos subsidiary is seeking a Project Manager to join its Engineered Projects Project Manager will be responsible for managing all orders defined as project business for Peerless Pump. Responsible for the contract review of orders accepted by the company and to manage the submittal engineering cash flow and documentation process required by the contract. The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries during the order execution period thru commissioning and will have ultimate responsibility for establishing method of execution including sourcing for assigned orders and for driving all order execution requirements to established deadlines to keep the project moving as scheduled. This role will have the responsibility for defending the scope of supply and protecting Peerless Pump from financial liability resulting from scope deviations and delivery impact from customer position reports directly to the Director of Projects and Configuration Engineering and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis IN facility with the ability to work remote from home 2 days per week (Wednesday is one of the set 3 days required in office).

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Your main responsibilities:

• Conduct contract review to verify committed terms and conditions scope of supply including performance guarantees documentation calculations and testing and a handover meeting with sales and applications to address open issues providing feedback to sales and applications of all oversights involving equipment scope and commercial liabilities (Warranty payment terms delivery cancellation etc.)
• Produce manage and compile submittal package including drawings equipment information production schedule inspection and test plan customer documentation lists progress reports etc. from customer specifications drawings purchase order and order write up
• Prepare and maintain all commercial and technical project documentation in standardized formats and electronic project folders throughout the life of the project
• Responsible for initiating executing and obtaining a quotation ordering and release of major buyouts (i.e.: motors controllers engines etc.) initiate and execute the process of material pre-orders as necessary and other non-stock components to meet committed delivery including building theproduction package for delivery to manufacturing including product-specific manufacturing and test instructions
• Establish required production schedule to meet equipment delivery commitments and milestones; maintain deadlines by delegating managing and coaching supporting team members to ensure timeliness of tasks required per contract. Full project ownership and accountability thru the lifecycle of execution. Anticipate and proactively plan for risks mitigating issues during the project
• Work in conjunction with sales to maintain frequent contact with the customer as required
• Responsible and accountable for the cash flow and commercial management throughout each project including overall P&L (Profit and Loss) on time customer payment and other trackable metrics
• Maintain state of the art level of competency by attending training courses seminars workshops etc. as required
• Perform work promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental Quality Continuous Improvement Communication Internal Controls etc.). adhering to company policies and procedures

Your background

We imagine that you have:

Qualified candidates will possess a four-year technical or engineering degree. Additionally have 3-5 years experience of Project Management experience. PMP Certification or extensive training in contract management preferred.

• Good communication skills both oral and written are a must.
• Capability to manage team stakeholder
• A strong work ethic with a positive attitude is very important including ability to prioritize
• Must have a strong background with rotating equipment including drivers controls and interface
• Having an advanced understanding of pump principals pump construction hydraulics and application of products preferred
• Skilled with Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Excel Word Access Power Point Projects etc.) and working knowledge of AutoCAD or Draftsight.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM SD and PS a plus
• Must have ability to develop a positive relationship our customers sales production procurement quality and all other internal teams
• May be required to travel to meetings with Customers and to field sites

Whats in it for you

What are your goals Here at Peerless its our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations both career and personal. Youll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.

In addition your day-to-day benefits as a regular full-time employees include:

• Paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering;up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis based on your hire date within the calendar year.
• Competitive medical dental and vision plans; 401(k)-match program.
• Annual bonuses parental support engaging team buildings.
• Diverse inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
• Long-term career development with regular dialogue as well as continuous learning and development opportunities.

• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.

• Diverse inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

Do you want to learn more

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We look forward to hearing from you.

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