Ferguson
Waterworks
AutomationProjectManager
“Automation Project Manager at Ferguson. Skills: Project Management, Valve Automation, Waterworks Projects. Lead and manage waterworks automation projects. Review waterworks project specifications”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize gross margin; Standardization; Efficiency
Industry & Context.
Resolve technical or project challenges quickly
Ability to travel occasionally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Project)
Nice to Have
3-5 years of project management, valve automation, engineered products, waterworks, or related industry experience, Valve automation experience, Actuated valve packages, Engineered automation packages, Complex valve assemblies, Electric motor operator experience, Limitorque, Rotork, EIM, AUMA, MOV products, Waterworks project experience, Waterworks specifications, Valves, Actuators, Controls, Related package components, EPC project experience, Contractor project experience, Municipal project experience, End-user project experience, Specification-driven project work, Ability to review project specifications, Identify exceptions or gaps, Coordinate with vendors, Develop compliant project solutions, Organizational skills, Manage multiple priorities, Manage deadlines, Manage submittals, Manage project timelines, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience, Communication skills
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage waterworks automation projects
Review waterworks project specifications
Build compliant automation packages
Support projects involving motor-operated valves
Support pneumatic valve automation packages
Leverage resources for project requirements
Recommend products and solutions
Establish and maintain customer relationships
Coordinate with sales
and fabrication teams
Conduct project meetings
Prepare status updates
Drive alignment with product strategy
Resolve technical or project challenges
Identify opportunities for process improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with ACE, Projects Quotation Team, Project Execution Team, Waterworks teams, and Management; Partner with ACE teammates, project managers, and technical specialists; Coordinate with inside sales, outside sales, vendors, valve shops, fabrication teams, and waterworks stakeholders; Serve as a liaison between field teams, customers, and vendors
Communication Scope
Communicate across sales, vendors, customers, and project teams
Process & Methodology
Lead and manage projects from initiation through completion, Ensure delivery on time, within scope, and on budget, Manage multiple priorities, deadlines, submittals, and project timelines, Track milestones, Prepare status updates
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