Project Execution & Engineering Leader

Grundfos GmbH; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer time off

On-demand training

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an experienced Project Execution & Engineering Manager in Houston to lead a diverse team of project engineers, project managers, and process specialists on large-scale modular pump system projects for our commercial buildings division.

You will drive performance in time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction, mentor staff, coordinate with SAP, and deliver continuous improvement across operations, engineering and sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing project engineers and managers.
• Hands-on SAP experience for project tracking, BOM management and order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop project engineers, managers, and coordinators.
• Own project execution to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, engineering and sales.
• Provide project progress updates to sales and finance and manage escalations.

Skills

Project leadership

SAP proficiency

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/people leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Are you a seasoned project leader who thrives on orchestrating complex engineering projects and developing high‑performing teams in a manufacturing environment? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Project Execution & Engineering Manager, you will be leading a team of project engineers, project managers, and project process specialists to deliver large-scale modular and packaged pump system projects for our commercial buildings division. You'll be part of a diverse and supportive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth and well‑being.

What you will be doing

As a Project Leader, you'll create impact by driving exceptional project outcomes in time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction, while building a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth across the project’s organization.

Your main responsibilities include :

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project engineers, project managers, and assistant project managers — assigning projects, delegating tasks, and ensuring deadlines and customer expectations are consistently met.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer concerns, logistics challenges, and SAP system issues, bridging the gap between customers and internal project teams.
• Drive process efficiency and continuous improvement across project workflows, collaborating with operations, engineering, and sales teams to optimize shop loading and modular systems delivery.
• Provide project progress updates to sales management and finance, including percentage completion and estimated ship dates for large‑value and skid‑based projects.
• Participate in hand‑over meetings, priority and production meetings, and project postmortems to ensure alignment, quality, and lessons learned are captured.

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are an organized, proactive leader with deep project management expertise, strong SAP proficiency, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively across customers, operations, and engineering teams under pressure. We would also imagine that you have:

• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills across internal and external audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience); MBA preferred
• 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing or engineered to order environments.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing project engineers and project managers.
• Hands on SAP experience for project tracking, BOM management, and order fulfillment.

It is a plus if you also have:

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience managing large‑value projects or skid‑based/modular systems for commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of pump systems, packaged pump solutions, or HVAC/mechanical systems in industrial or commercial applications.

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on‑demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

To get to know us better , follow us on LinkedIn or YouTube . Check out Meet our people to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos.

The salary range for this position is $102,000.00 - $160,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home‑working)

Job Location: Houston, Texas, United States | Brookshire, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.