Construction Project Manager

SPX Cooling Tech, LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Competitive benefits

Education assistance

Job summary

SPX Cooling Technologies is seeking a Project Manager I to lead full‑cycle service orders from intake through commissioning and closeout. You will support quoting and award phases, manage customer communications, scheduling, and cost forecasting, and coordinate subcontractors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery with high quality.

This role emphasizes protecting project margin by monitoring labor and material costs, resolving issues quickly, and ensuring successful closeout and final payment

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of project, construction management, or field service experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to identify issues and implement changes.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration with teams from production to management.

Responsibilities

• Full‑cycle project leadership and clear client communication.
• Serve as primary contact with customers and partners.
• Oversee contract management, change orders, and claims.
• Coordinate updates with sub-suppliers, field teams, and EH&S.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, payments, and margins.
• Ensure timely execution across engineering, manufacturing, construction and supply chain.
• Maintain status reporting and lead risk mitigation.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

PowerPoint

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business or engineering

PMI certification (PMP) preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Project Manager I, you will manage all aspects of service orders from intake through equipment commissioning and project closeout, while also providing support during quoting and award phases. The incumbent is responsible for customer communication, scheduling, cost forecasting, change orders, and subcontractor coordination to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and at the required quality standard. The PM will facilitate fast response projects and orders, manage evolving scope, and coordinate startup of equipment while providing exceptional service and direct support to customers. This role is key in protecting project margin by monitoring labor and material costs, resolving issues quickly, and ensuring successful project closeout and final payment submission.

This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Full-Cycle Project Leadership and Communication:
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customers, consortium partners, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract management, change orders, and claims resolutions.
• Set communication standards and coordinate regular updates with sub-suppliers, field teams, and support departments (e.g., EH&S)
• Financial and Schedule Oversight:
• Manager project budgets, forecasts, payment schedules, and margin targets.
• Ensure timely project execution across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and supply chain.
• Maintain accurate project status reporting and lead risk mitigation efforts.

3. Continuous Improvement and Compliance:

• Identify value-add opportunities for additional services, spare parts, or business expansion.
• Support OpEx initiatives and drive “lessons learned” for organizational improvement.
• Ensure compliance with insurance, corporate guidelines, and internal project standards.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 2-3 years of project, construction management, or field service-related 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

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience in accounting, engineering, construction management, and/or supply chain
• Experience in the power plant, or similar, industry
• Understanding of mechanical system integration
• Knowledge of cooling towers, strongly desired
• Familiarity with SAP, or other ERP systems
• Familiarity with engineering documents and history, desired

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business or engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• Certification according to the US PMI standard, preferred
• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period
• Driver’s License and proof of insurance
• Ability to travel; visiting construction job sites for projects assigned
• Ability to climb ladders, stair towers, use of aerial equipment, being securely tied off
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• May work outside at times and be exposed to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather

How we live our culture

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.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• 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

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.