Construction AMI / AMR Project Manager (Southern California)

FERGUSON; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental health coverage

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Ferguson seeks an AMI/AMR Project Manager to lead municipal water meter projects, supervise subcontractors, and coordinate site visits. The role is remote with up to 50% travel to client sites, primarily in the Southwest market. Ideal candidates live in Southern California; candidates in AZ, NV, CO, NM, TX, UT will be considered.

Most work is conducted virtually. Responsibilities include managing projects to scope and budget, reporting KPIs, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of industry and product knowledge.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and empower teams.
• Tech proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile devices.
• Advanced Excel knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish within scope and budget.
• Recommend products and services aligned with client needs.
• Execute project plans per the organization's PM methodology.
• Establish and maintain sales relationships with major accounts/customers.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and quality service.
• Supervise progress and resolve operational issues; minimize delays.
• Define project scope with partners and clients; perform calculations.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular status reports.
• Allocate resources and assign tasks to meet targets.
• Provide high-level support to program/project managers to ensure plans are followed.

Skills

Project management

Industry knowledge

Organization

Communication

Team leadership

Tech-savviness

Excel

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

MBA

Engineering degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting:

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: Commercial/Mechanical, 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.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for an AMI / AMR Project Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for leading Municipality’s Water Meter projects and overseeing duties performed by subcontractors, with occasional on-site client visits. Daily activities include managing projects within the project scope, and budget, monitoring project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, overseeing subcontractor’s water meter installation crew’s oversite and coordination, conducting meetings with project stakeholders, and producing project reports and KPIs.

This is a remote role that will support customers in the Southwest market and up to 50% travel for client site visits may be required. The ideal candidate will live in Southern California, candidates in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah will be considered. The majority of the work will be handled virtually.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Recommend products and services that fit well with clients’ business needs
• Run execution of a project in accordance within the organization’s project management methodology according to the established project plan
• Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the customer receives products on-time and satisfactory standards of service
• Supervise progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
• Provide a high level of assistance to program/project managers to ensure projects are carried out according to plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project management is preferred
• 5+ years Industry and product knowledge
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Effectively communicate in writing and verbally
• Lead and empower individuals and teams
• Efficiently operate computers, tablets, and mobile devices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred
• MBA or Engineering degree preferred
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function effectively without daily oversight from management

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!

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Pay Range:

Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

$4,799.70 - $9,075.00

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information