Project Manager, Operations Management

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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.

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

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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions…