Project Manager - Water Solutions & Services

John H Carter / ControlWorx; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Manager - Water Solutions & Services at John H Carter / ControlWorx in Geismar, LA, on-site. Lead municipal/industrial water projects from RFQ to closeout, coordinating schedules, budgets, procurement, and client communications.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, preparing bid packages, managing changes, and ensuring thorough documentation while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• High school diploma or better.
• Proficiency with project scheduling, spreadsheets, PDF markups, and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage municipal and industrial water projects from RFQ to closeout.
• Develop and track schedules, budgets, and scopes of work; report progress and risks.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, vendor lead times, and submittal approvals.
• Schedule and coordinate service technician resources for installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers, engineers, contractors, and the WSS team.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communications

Organization

Reading drawings

Vendor coordination

PDF markup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School diploma or better

Tools

PDF markups

Job description

Project Manager - Water Solutions & Services

Job Category: Project

Requisition Number: PROJE002857

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

• Manage municipal and industrial water treatment projects from request for quote (RFQ) through final closeout, including RFQ package reviews, detailed review and appropriate markup of engineering drawings and specifications, and development and submittal of bid packages, including material, labor and third-party services
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work, and report progress, risks, and variances to business unit leadership
• Coordinate equipment procurement, vendor lead times, and submittal approvals to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Schedule and coordinate service technician resources for project installation, startup, and commissioning
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, engineers, contractors, and the WSS team on assigned projects, communicating progress, changes, and issues in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare, review, and process change orders, documenting scope, cost, and schedule impacts for approval
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, closeout packages, and warranty records
• Work with the Inside Sales and Outside Sales teams to ensure a smooth handoff of awarded projects and accurate order entry
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for project meetings, both municipal and industrial

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering.
• High School or better.

Experience

Required

• Proficiency with project scheduling, spreadsheets, PDF markups, and standard office software
• Strong communications skills, in person, and via email and telephone
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, competing priorities, and deadlines

5 years:

• Working knowledge of clean water and wastewater treatment and distribution, including pumping/transfer equipment and systems, chemical treatment, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents including the ability to clearly markup & communicate expectations in specs & plans
• Municipal or industrial water treatment/distribution equipment and systems

2 years:

• Interactions with customers, vendors and employees at all levels of the organization in a professional manner
• Experience in a project management or project coordination

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