Project Manager / Engineer-Strategic Accounts

Flow Control Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Career advancement

Job summary

Flow Control Group is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager / Engineer to join our team. This role will serve as a technical and organizational bridge across the FCG ecosystem, collaborating with leadership across brands to streamline solutions, ensure project alignment, and drive growth.

You will work daily with Senior Estimators, Inside Sales, and Strategic Account Managers to move complex projects from estimation through execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial flow control, fluid handling, valve automation, or instrumentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial engineering or project management (or equivalent).
• Experience collaborating with leadership, estimators, inside sales and account managers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all Flow Control Group brands, products, and technology groups.
• Collaborate daily with Inside Sales Representatives, Senior Estimators, and Strategic Account Managers to evaluate project scopes and ensure technical alignment.
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of complex engineering projects within schedule and budget.
• Enforce cost controls and process change orders to protect gross margins.
• Engage brand leadership to align project strategies with broader initiatives.
• Provide technical consultation on flow control technologies during bids and proposals.
• Review drawings, data sheets, and documentation to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.

Skills

5+ years in flow control

Project management

Collaboration & communication

Problem solving

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical/industrial engineering or related field

Job description

Flow Control Group (FCG) is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for the flow control, fluid handling, and process and industrial automation sectors with 170 locations throughout North America. FCG’s distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets by utilizing a unique model with over 100 distribution (brand) companies, 3,000+ suppliers and 75,000 customers, and with over 3000 employees across North America and Puerto Rico.

FCG has completed more than 85 acquisitions since 2015 and today represents one of the largest and fastest-growing organizations in the industrial distribution and service provider space. FCG provides a unique atmosphere facilitating high-level collaborations by connecting like-minded professionals through our technology and operating group networks.

Lastly, FCG’s equity partner, KKR, a leading global investment firm, is focused on employee engagement as a key driver in building stronger businesses. The cornerstone of their business model has been to allow all employees to take part in the benefits of ownership by granting them the opportunity to participate in the equity return alongside KKR. Beyond sharing ownership, KKR also supports employee engagement by investing in training across multiple functional areas and by partnering with the workforce to give back to the community.

Position Overview

Flow Control Group is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Project Manager / Engineer to join our team. This unique role requires a dynamic professional who possesses a comprehensive understanding of all brands and technology groups owned by Flow Control Group.

As a Project Manager / Engineer, you will serve as a vital technical and organizational bridge across the FCG ecosystem. You will work closely with leadership across our distinct brands to streamline engineering solutions, ensure project alignment, and drive growth. On a daily basis, you will collaborate with Senior Estimators, Inside Sales Representatives, and Strategic Account Managers to take complex technical projects from initial estimation through execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand & Technology Integration: Maintain an in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of all FCG brands, products, and technology groups. Identify cross-brand opportunities to create comprehensive flow control solutions for customers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with Inside Sales Representatives, Senior Estimators, and Strategic Account Managers to evaluate project scopes, review engineering specifications, and ensure technical alignment on high-value accounts.
• Project Execution & Management: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.
• Cost Control & Change Orders: Manage project financials, enforce cost controls, and protect gross margins. Identify and capture out-of-scope requests early, executing change orders and ensuring all budget modifications are fully documented, approved, and integrated into the billing process.
• Leadership Stakeholder Management: Work closely with brand leadership to align project strategies with broader corporate initiatives, managing communication across multiple internal organizational structures.
• Technical Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert on flow control technologies (valves, automation, pumps, instrumentation), providing technical support during the bidding and proposal phase.
• Risk & Quality Management: Review technical drawings, data sheets, and project documentation to mitigate risk, ensure compliance with industry standards, and maintain the integrity of delivered solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in the industrial flow control, fluid handling, valve automation, or instrumentation industry is strictly required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent specialized industry experience).
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of various flow control technologies, equipment, and industry applications. Familiarity with the specific product lines and markets served by Flow Control Group brands is highly preferred.
• Collaboration & Communication: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with executive leadership, sales teams, estimators, and external clients.
• Project Management Skills: Highly organized with a demonstrated track record of managing multiple technical projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. PMP certification is a plus.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving capabilities, with a keen eye for detail in technical specifications and commercial estimations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.).
• Opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing, industry-leading organization.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with exposure to a wide variety of engineering technologies and market sectors.

Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Embody the FCG Core Values

Entrepreneurship - We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and an ownership mindset, inspiring us to take responsibility for outcomes and being empowered to make the decisions that will lead to those outcomes.We believe in the power of people with amazing ideas, tireless energy, unstoppable drive, unrelenting grit and a desire to improve our world.

Integrity - We have the confidence to take on the hardest problems, yet we are rooted in a genuine sense of humility. We endeavor to earn trust every day by being honest in our dealings and acting with integrity regardless of how hard the challenge. We speak with candor and always strive to be better tomorrow.

Respect - We nurture and celebrate a culture that embraces diverse points of views, backgrounds and experiences. We know that a workplace which cultivates a sense of inclusion and respect will develop the most talented and capable employees.

Partnership - We aspire to be connected for life with our customers and suppliers, and we embrace the responsibility that comes with that. We know they lean on us for essential, vital and mission-critical solutions. We pride ourselves on continuous value-creation for our partners.

Success - While we are many companies, we are one team. We work together to drive results and achieve greatness. We encourage calculated risk-taking and the courage to overcome challenges that others shy away from.

Innovation - We create opportunities and solve problems withinnovative engineered solutions and services. We believe in continuously learning and exploring the unknown to find solutions. We encourage thinking that challenges constraints and promotes resourcefulness.