What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Applied Industrial Technologies?
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FCX Performance is an Applied Industrial Technologies Company and a leading process flow control company. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team.
The Project Manager owns full lifecycle execution of assigned projects, from front-end coordination and order entry through final closeout. This role is the primary point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction on each project, and works cross-functionally with sales, engineering, document control, and expediting to ensure successful, profitable execution.
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy:
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
FCX Performance is an Applied Industrial Technologies Company and a leading process flow control company. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team.
The Project Manager owns full lifecycle execution of assigned projects, from front-end coordination and order entry through final closeout. This role is the primary point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction on each project, and works cross-functionally with sales, engineering, document control, and expediting to ensure successful, profitable execution.
Benefits
In addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy:
- A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country
- Professional development and training
- Team oriented company culture where it’s called work for a reason but have fun in the process
- Join a local team with company backing
- Own project execution end-to-end: front-end coordination, kickoff, execution, and closeout
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers and customers
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external customers throughout the project lifecycle
- Meet regularly with customers and internal stakeholders to manage expectations, resolve issues, and maintain strong working relationships
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget; proactively identify and mitigate risk of scope creep and cost overruns
- Coordinate with Engineering, Document Control, and Expediting to keep projects on track
- Review and manage contract terms and conditions, escalating concerns as needed
- Identify and process change orders and follow-on work, protecting margin and capturing incremental value
- Support the sales team on project bid packages and provide technical/commercial input during the quoting process
- Ensure supplier accountability and on-time, on-spec delivery
- Maintain accurate project records and reporting in line with team accounting and tracking practices
- Escalate customer or execution issues promptly and drive them to resolution
- Industry experience strongly preferred (project management, industrial/mechanical equipment, EPC, or related field)
- PMP certification highly preferred; candidates without PMP but with the desire to pursue certification will be considered, and we will support and sponsor the path to obtaining it
- Bachelor's degree highly preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Strong negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to manage pricing and contract terms
- Excellent communication skills, with comfort presenting to and negotiating with both internal leadership and external customers
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines
- Ability to work cross-functionally across engineering, document control, and expediting functions
- Go getter attitude with a strong sense of ownership. Someone who takes initiative and drives issues to resolution rather than waiting to be told
- Quick, practical problem solver who can think on their feet under project pressure and keep things moving
- Projects delivered on scope, on schedule, and on budget
- Strong customer relationships and repeat/follow-on business
- Change orders and scope changes identified and captured promptly
- Consistent, accurate project reporting and documentation
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.