Project Manager

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 water technology company, is hiring a Project Manager for its Charlotte, NC office. You will oversee equipment design, review submittals, schedule production, and manage scope, schedule and cost to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or Business and 2–10 years of engineering-related experience; Professional Engineer or PMI certification is preferred. Travel to sites and suppliers may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
• 2–10 years of engineering-related experience; ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Professional Engineer and/or PMI certifications preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and tailor deliverables to contract requirements.
• Serve as main point of contact for customers, consultants, suppliers and colleagues.
• Review technical design and layout; prepare data packages and submittals.
• Coordinate scope of work with third‑party vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and manage installation and commissioning.
• Travel to project sites and supplier factories as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Technical aptitude

Business acumen

Prioritization

Reading CAD drawings

Reading financial statements

Dispatching work

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.

Your Role

Xylem seeks to hire a Project Manager at our Charlotte, NC 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.
• 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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• Medical plans.
• Dental plans.
• Vision plans.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Volunteer Program

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark.

Inclusion and Belonging

We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG).

Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affiative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

At Xylem, we are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.

We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology!