Senior Project Manager/Engineer_

Indianapolis

Senior Project Manager/Engineer

Application deadline:

Workplace: Hybrid Position

Job Location (Short): Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

**What is the job about?**

Peerless Pump Company, a Grundfos subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager/Project Engineer to join its Engineered Projects team. The Senior Project Manager/Project Engineer will be responsible for managing and engineering 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 Senior Project Manager/Project Engineer 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 actions. This 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.

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

**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 binder 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 the “production 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 stakeholders

+ 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

**What’s in it for you?**

What are your goals? 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.

+ 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?**

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “ **Apply** ”.

**We look forward to hearing from you.**

If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, please visit us (eerlesspump.com/) and check out why our employees are Peerless (eerlesspump.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/I-AM-Peerless-We-Are-Peerless.mp4) .

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**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**

If you like the look of this job and know you can bring your skills to contribute to our purpose, please apply. We need and welcome professional people from all corners – however you identify and whatever your background is.