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 it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve 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.

Are you passionate about driving complex engineered-to-order projects from concept to completion, ensuring every delivery meets the highest standards of quality and performance? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Project Manager, you will be managing the full project lifecycle of engineered-to-order pump systems for Peerless Pump Company, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver turn-key solutions on time and on budget while exceeding customer expectations. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Peerless Pump Project Management team, you'll create impact by Driving the successful delivery of critical rotating equipment projects that keep essential water and industrial infrastructure running worldwide..

Your main responsibilities include:

• Develop, manage, and maintain the project lifecycle from order execution through production to completion, ensuring alignment with cost, time, and quality objectives
• Conduct contract reviews to verify committed scope of supply including performance guarantees, documentation, calculations, and testing requirements
• Coordinate with purchasing, production, and service teams to track delivery status, manage schedule changes, and keep project timelines on target
• Determine and implement customer requirements regarding specifications, inquiries, and project changes to assure expectations are met or exceeded
• Prepare project instructions, packing lists, checklists, progress payment notices, and status reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and optimizing project management processes to maximize deliverables and profitability

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a results-oriented project management professional with strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills, combined with excellent organizational abilities and a knack for keeping complex technical projects on track. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 5+ years of equivalent experience in design, applications, or contract management
• Proven project management experience with demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint) and ability to work with technical documentation
• Valid Driver's License
• The ability to operate daily out of the Waller, TX facility in a hybrid function.

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience with rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, or similar mechanical/packaging systems
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (welding, structural and pipe fabrication) and drawing software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or Catia)
• Experience working in a global matrix organization with cross-functional collaboration

You'll also be available for travelling up to 10% of the time per year.

Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidate must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.

The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $110,000. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s & Peerless Pump Company total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Certain roles are eligible to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here

Here at Peerless it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You’ll 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: 

• 5 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.  

We look forward to hearing from you. 

If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, please visit us and check out why our employees are Peerless.

Peerless is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact hrservices@grundfos.com. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.