Project Manager, PCC

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
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Position Title:  Project Manager

Reports To:  Project and Application Engineering Manager

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

We have an immediate opening for a Project Manager position; a role where you will be expected to leverage your existing engineering and project management experience and apply those to the rotating equipment and petrochemical chemical market area. While KSB is a pump, valve and mechanical seal manufacturer, we are also an engineered solution provider.  The Project Manager will work to develop solutions in many engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fluid dynamics, and instrumentation & control.  Your project management skills will also be developed and strengthened. 

This position is responsible for managing all facets of the project from customer purchase order through jobsite installation.  The Project Manager is responsible for reviewing customer’s specifications in comparison to KSB’s technical offer and creating corresponding submittal documentation used to gain customer’s approval and release to manufacture.  Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for meeting or exceeding the expected completion time and project financial performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage projects in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
• Inspire confidence with KSB customers regarding project timing, requests for information, change management, design issues, etc.
• Develop project plans, schedule and milestones. Track project milestones and deliverables on an ongoing basis and interact with Engineering and Manufacturing to expedite as needed.
• Able to effectively communicate and engage with KSB global network of manufacturing facilities (Germany, India, Brazil, etc.) and engineering to achieve project milestones on-time.
• Interpret and clarify the client's needs to realize their expectations within financial boundaries.    
• Consolidate as-sold budgets and control project execution budgets. 
• Review specifications and drawings (pump equipment and associated drives, speed control devices, controls, etc.) to define project scope and deliverables.
• Preparation of technical submittal documents for customer approval including 2D CAD drawings and 3D designs.
• Define and track project success criteria and manage expectations throughout project life cycle.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and devise contingency plans to address issues.
• Disposition warranty and customer claims with a focus on fulfilling customer expectations. Gather and objectively review technical evidence to develop path forward
• Provide local or remote support as needed to field service team during startup / commissioning activity.
• Support sales team as needed to secure contract awards.
• Process contracts through purchasing and planning software to ensure accurate data is available for reporting.
• Conduct project “lessons learned” meetings that identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Contribute and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other assignments as necessary to support the business.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Time management – Effectively prioritize tasks to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Active Learning – Self-reliance to seek and acquire relevant knowledge for successful performance. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making.  Naturally inquisitive.
• Communication – Maintain a team-focused approach to knowledge sharing and maintain regular updates with stakeholders
• Communication skills – Effectively and concisely writing and speaking to convey information one-on-one and in group presentations.  
• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers. 
• Quality & Productivity – Produces work at a fast rate and with high accuracy.  Demonstrates accountability if mistakes occur and ensures overall quality control. 
• Social Awareness – Being mindful of others’ reactions and interpretation of an appropriate response.
• Understands project management requirements and develops lists of tasks/steps to meet goals.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and project information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail is critical.
• Develop, maintain and grow successful business relationships with remote teams.
• Travel – Occasional domestic and international travel to customers, vendors, and/or factory locations.

• B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Project Management or Project Engineering in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Office competency is required.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat is required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• P.M.P. Certification is a plus
• Experience with rotating equipment and Petrochemical Chemical Industry 
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D design is preferred.  2D AutoCAD as a minimum.
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Document Control/Transmittal processes
• Experience with Project Scheduling Software (Project, Primavera, etc.)

EOE/M/F/D/V     Drug Free Environment

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.