EPC Project Manager

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting: </b></p><p>Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Commercial/Mechanical,</span> Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This is a remote role that will support the US.  Our ideal candidate must be in EST time zone, preferably within easy commuting distance of locations in Cincinnati, OH.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><p>Project Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li><p>Manage the complete project process from award date through project closeout. </p></li><li><p>Main customer focus is on the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) business</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with customers, vendors, contractors, and owners to ensure on time delivery.</p></li><li><p>Develop and manage multiple project schedules.</p></li><li><p>Monitor progress of overall construction activities.</p></li><li><p>Lead calls with management to review job site issues, work schedules, sub-contractor performance, and workflow efficiency</p></li><li><p>Organize and schedule regular vendor meetings which provide updates on deliveries, technical issues, documentation, etc.</p></li><li><p>Organize and schedule regular customer updates on all aspects of the project.</p></li><li><p>Review and approve suggested changes by either customers or vendors and coordinate appropriate updates to scheduling and other timeline activities.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Experience in Industrial Inside Sales or Project Management. Minimum 3 – 5 years preferred.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience and/or knowledge <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">of EPC business</span> preferred</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of PVF materials and processes.</p></li><li><p>Projects are mainly in the Power and Heavy Industry fields. </p></li><li><p>Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and focus on quality output.</p></li><li><p>Ability to interpret, analyze and evaluate commercial and technical specifications.</p></li><li><p>Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PDF software.</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational skills</p></li><li><p>Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with ability to coordinate several major activities simultaneously.</p></li><li><p>Customer service oriented with excellent leadership and negotiation skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with all levels of the organization</p></li><li><p>Team player with the aptitude for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and building relationships with team members, vendors and customers.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!</p><p style="text-align:inherit">-</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit">-</p>$4,500.00 - $8,433.70<p style="text-align:inherit">-</p><p style="text-align:left"><b><i>Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles </i><u>OR</u><i> Hourly for all other roles.</i></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit">-</p><p style="text-align:left">This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.</p><p>-</p><p>Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.</p><p style="text-align:inherit">-</p><p style="text-align:left"><i>The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.</i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WDI1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WDI1"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;"> Orientation/Gender</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Identity.</span></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><a href="https://www.ferguson.com/content/careers/reasonable-accommodation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information</span></a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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