Sales & Customer Support
Senior Project Manager
Job Description

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 Senior Project Manager, you will be managing the full lifecycle of engineered-to-order pump package projects, collaborating across every level of the organization to deliver turn-key solutions that exceed customer expectations while staying aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets. 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 Project Management team, you'll create impact by driving the successful delivery of complex, custom-engineered pump systems that solve critical water and industrial challenges for customers worldwide.

 

Your main responsibilities include:

 

  • Develop, manage, and maintain the project lifecycle from order execution through production to completion, ensuring on time and on-budget delivery
  • Conduct contract reviews to verify scope of supply including performance guarantees, documentation, calculations, and testing requirements
  • Lead kick-off and project review meetings, coordinating commercial and technical aspects of pump package systems with internal teams and customers
  • Determine and implement the exact needs of the customer about specifications, inquiries, coordination of project requirements and project changes to assure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Prepare and review EPC-type submittal documentation, component data sheets, fabricated drawings, Gantt charts, and monthly progress reports
  • Determine and implement customer requirements regarding specifications, project changes, and coordination needs to meet or exceed expectations
  • Drive continuous improvement by performing post-mortem analyses, identifying inefficiencies, and mentoring project managers and assistants

 

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:

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred
  • A minimum of 8+ years of equivalent experience in contract/project management within package system production
  • Strong relationship building skills, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering on time, on-budget results
  • Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills demonstrating on time and on budget deliverables
  • The ability to operate daily out of the Waller, TX facility in a hybrid function.

 

It is a plus if you also have:

 

  • Previous experience with rotating equipment (pumps) including drivers, controls and interface within manufacturing or construction environments
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to read P&ID’s, General Arrangements, and Fabrication Drawings

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

 

The salary range for this position is $91,800 to $138,275.  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.

 

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

  • A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
  • Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
  • Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
  • Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

 

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.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Waller, Texas, United States
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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