Xylem Inc

Project Manager

Xylem Inc$105K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
  • 2-10 years in an engineering role with an ability to interpret engineering drawings.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Self-starter with leadership abilities for customer service.
  • Experience in a team-oriented environment; PMI certification preferred.
  • Ability to analyze complex engineering documents.

Responsibilities

  • Review and tailor project documents to ensure deliverables meet contract specifications.
  • Serve as the primary contact for customers and stakeholders throughout the project.
  • Prepare and review technical design documents and data packages.
  • Coordinate with various teams to ensure all aspects of the project meet requirements.
  • Manage project scope and schedules, ensuring timeliness and compliance.
  • Release project equipment following customer approvals, handling all installation phases.
  • Travel to project sites and vendor locations as necessary.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • 401(k) with company contribution.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
Full Job Description
Your Role:  Xylem seeks to hire a Project Manager at our Waukesha, WI office.  The PM will be responsible for overseeing the equipment design, coordinating the review and approval of equipment submittals, scheduling production, and handling any issues during installation.  In addition, the PM will manage the scope, schedule, and cost of the equipment to deliver the project on time and under budget.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

  • Review project documents; examples include contracts, plans, specifications and all related documentation in their entirety and tailor project deliverables accordingly.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for customers, consultants, suppliers, representatives and colleagues as necessary to effectively execute project deliverables.
  • Review technical design and layout.
  • Review and prepare data packages, submittal, and fabrication drawings.
  • Review all electrical, mechanical, and civil aspects of project with appropriate staff.
  • Document and communicate all deviations to the contract in the submittals.
  • Upon receiving approvals from customer, release all equipment to the appropriate parties.
  • Ensure compliance with project schedules.
  • Interface with Operations staff for supply chain deadlines.
  • Coordinate scope of work and pricing with third party vendors and suppliers.
  • Prepare schedule of values for billing purposes.
  • Coordinate installation and commissioning services.
  • Issue warranty letter and follow project through warranty period. Notify appropriate accounting/finance personnel of warranty start and end dates.
  • Travel to project sites, supplier's factories and technical conferences as required.
  • Maintain an understanding of core process and control systems.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Assist with product research and development as required.
  • Participate and lead special projects as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to make difficult phone calls
  • Proactive, “can-do” attitude
  • Technical and mechanical aptitude
  • Strong business acumen
  •  Strong prioritization skills
  • Ability to read financial statements and CAD drawings
  • Ability to dispatch work quickly and correctly

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

  •  Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Business Degree from an accredited educational institution.
  • 2-10 years of experience in engineering related capacity; ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Possess the required communication, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills for internal and external customer service and be a self-starter
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Professional Engineer and/or Project Management (PMI) certifications preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Occasional  exposure to shop and field elements
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds
  • Ability to travel via plane and car

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Office: Administrative - computer and telephone usage.  Operation of basic office equipment and machinery; such as, fax machines, copiers and printers.
  • Occasional  exposure to shop and field elements at municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities

The estimated salary range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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About Xylem Inc

Xylem is a water technology company that designs and manufactures innovative solutions to meet the world's water needs. They provide water and wastewater applications with a broad portfolio of products and services that address the full cycle of water, from collection, distribution and use to the return of water to the environment. Xylem operates in more than 150 countries and has a workforce of over 17,000 employees. The company was spun off from ITT Corporation in 2011 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York.
Learn more about Xylem Inc
Size
17,300 employees
Market Cap
$19.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$254 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
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