Project Manager

Description

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Work Schedule: Business hours, other as needed 

Direct Reports: None

Position Base: Centennial Co

Location(s): In person Colorado

Travel: 25% of the time

The Project Manager owns two connected disciplines at FES: application engineering (scoping and quoting) and project delivery (execution through commissioning). Combining these functions in a single role creates a direct feedback loop—the person who quotes the job is the same person who executes it, which drives continuous improvement in cost accuracy, schedule realism, and customer satisfaction.

This role is the single point of contact between the customer and FES from the quotation stage through project completion. The Project Manager works with the sales team during the proposal process, coordinates with engineering and operations to fulfill the order, provides complete documentation so the customer can prepare their site, and supports the operations team through commissioning.

Requirements

How This Role Works

FES operates with clear individual accountability, a weekly cadence of structured reporting and problem-solving, and quarterly goals that connect day-to-day work to company-level priorities. This role carries ownership of every project from quote to commissioning and is expected to flag issues early, communicate transparently with stakeholders, and drive projects to completion without waiting to be directed.

Part A: Application Engineering

The application engineering function covers the front end of every project—translating customer requirements into accurate, buildable proposals. This is where cost discipline starts.

• Develop proposals for new and used unit sales, leases, and T&M projects requiring manufacturing or engineering support.

• Work with the sales team during the quotation process to understand site conditions, customer requirements, and project scope.

• Translate technical and commercial requirements into budgets, resource plans, and delivery schedules that operations can execute against.

• Evaluate codes, standards, and site-specific requirements to identify compliance obligations and cost drivers early in the process.

• Maintain a library of lessons learned from completed projects and apply them to improve the accuracy of future proposals.

Part B: Project Delivery

The project delivery function picks up where the proposal ends. Because the same person quoted the job, there is no handoff gap—the Project Manager already understands what was promised, what it should cost, and where the risks are.

Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage project plans covering scope, timelines, and resource allocation from contract execution through assembly, delivery, installation, and commissioning.

• Track project budgets against proposal estimates; identify variances and implement corrective actions.

• Monitor progress and communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including the end customer.

• Ensure projects meet quality standards, safety regulations, and company practices.

Resource Management

• Identify and secure necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.

• Manage all unit builds, rebuilds, and T&M projects involving engineering or manufacturing.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans and contingencies.

• Evaluate codes and standards for applicability; identify gaps and work with the team to drive compliance.

Customer & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide complete documentation to customers so they can prepare their sites and install equipment successfully.

• Support the operations team to ensure site readiness for commissioning.

• Assist with product acceptance and compliance with internal and external standards for safety, reliability, and performance.

The Feedback Loop

A core expectation of this role is closing the loop between what was quoted and what was delivered. After each project, the Project Manager reviews actual costs, schedule performance, and scope changes against the original proposal. These findings feed directly into improved estimating for future projects. The company tracks this through structured weekly reviews and quarterly goal-setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

• Minimum 5 years in project management.

• Experience with industrial or power generation equipment.

• Comfort working in the field at customer sites, including oil & gas locations, as well as in the shop and in administrative offices.

• Familiarity with an ERP system (FES uses SyteLine).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oil and gas industry experience.

• Direct experience with commissioning and field startup of rotating equipment or power generation systems.

• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification.

• Experience in a small-company environment where roles span multiple disciplines.

• Background in application engineering, technical proposals, or project scoping.

Competencies:

• Able to read and interpret bills of material, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

• Strong time management with the ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities simultaneously.

• Clear, direct written and verbal communication—comfortable presenting to customers, internal teams, and leadership.

• Knowledge of fabrication methods in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Willing to learn and apply new technology in product development and improvement.

• Works well in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team where individual accountability is the standard.

• Hands-on orientation—comfortable spending time in the field, the shop, and administrative offices as the work demands.

Working Conditions:

This position requires working in diverse conditions, including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms, with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, and varying terrain. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and required to enter confined spaces.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with the public,      staff, and others via the phone and on-site locations.
• Ability to walk long distances in rough or variable terrain.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry objects of 10 pounds or less routinely.
• This position will frequently require you to sit, stand, and walk.

· May require the ability to climb stairs, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve equipment and other items. 

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. 

Flex Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability, and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status.