Project Manager

SPX Technologies

Overland Park, KS

Full Time

Entry Level

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Order and Project Management: Plan deliveries and shipments to balance customer needs with business financial goals.
Manage customer communications, schedules, clarifications, and milestone tracking for assigned projects.
Maintain target margins through effective change order management and pricing controls.
Cross-functional Coordination and Risk Management: Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and internal teams to resolve project issues and ensure timely execution.
Manage order holds, contract reviews, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and regularly update management on project status.
Conduct weekly plant visits to support quality improvements, risk mitigation, and peer knowledge sharing.
Financial, Claims, and Customer Support: Support Finance by ensuring timely cash collection and manage insurance, bond forms, and letters of credit.
Process warranty, supplemental, and HVAC claims, investigate root causes, and manage customer returns and back charges.
Act as a company agent globally and initiate vendor purchase orders as needed.

Requirements

1-2 years of project or construction management experience or related customer service experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and effectively implement changes.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-function teams at all levels (production to management) and present data and recommendations verbally and in written form to management.
Solid base of leadership skills.
Bachelor's degree.

Nice to Have

Experience in accounting, engineering, construction management, and/or supply chain.
Experience in the power plant or similar industry.
Knowledge of HVAC, cooling towers, and/or chillers.
Aftermarket or distributor sales (representative management) experience.
Familiarity with SAP, or other ERP systems.
Project scheduling experience.
Familiarity with engineering documents and history.

Benefits & Perks

Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

Working at SPX Technologies

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

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