Project Manager - Data Center

SPX Technologies; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies, through SPX Cooling Technologies, seeks a Sr. Project Manager to own selected projects and safeguard gross margins by close cost monitoring and proactive action. You will coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to keep scope, cost, and schedule aligned.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, contract management, and financial oversight across multiple countries where SPX does business, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant industry experience.
• PM/PMO certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects and protect gross margin by monitoring material and labor costs.
• Resolve project problems timely and ensure schedule and budget adherence.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and communicate with customers and partners.
• Manage contract interactions, risk, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Forecast revenues and costs with full visibility; develop payment schedules.
• Maintain Project Status Reports and document control.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business or engineering

Experience in power plant or similar industry

2-3 years project/construction management experience

Tools

MS Project

SAP

ERP

QTC

Job description

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, 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)

The Sr. Project Manager (PM) is expected to “own” each assigned project and protect its gross margin by closely monitoring material and labor costs and taking action to correct and report variances of these costs. This role is responsible for resolving project problems in a timely manner and maintaining project quality and adherence to schedule and budget. The PM closes out each project after ensuring the completion of all required work and documents, all submittals required to the customer, and the final payment. The PM communicates very effectively to ensure the satisfaction of both customers and internal resources. Interaction with organization is detailed within Standard Work Process Map (SWPM, “EVACI”).

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

• PM shall be engaged in the Proposal Phase
• Set up and lead the SPX cross-functional Project Team. Identify the project targets and address tasks to the Project Team members, monitor the activities
• First line of communication with customers and consortium partners
• Regular communication with major sub suppliers, field construction, and SPX internal departments to address issues related to past, current, and future topics. Set up meetings schedules and communication rules. (For example, this could include working with related groups, such as EH&S, on issues and resolution.)
• Contract management with interaction between all parties involved
• Financial responsibility to maintain target margin of project, forecast revenues with full visibility and costs associated with projects, incl. POC and progress, develop payment schedules (cash flow plan)
• Project time schedule management between engineering, construction, and supply chain resources
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of Project Status Report and provide regular updates to management
• Document control and responsibility for the DCL Document Control List
• Change order and claims management
• Project risk management
• Insurance management
• Travel to customer or internal meetings (offices, job sites, workshops)
• Responsible for managing projects in all countries in which SPX does business
• Review project contracts, track deliveries, and time and material order processing
• Material costing and as-sold margin verification
• Identify and support continuous Operational Excellence (OpEx) improvement initiatives
• Initiate and drive a successful the Lessons Learned process to inform other projects and/or the proposal managers of new projects
• Act as agent of Company per corporate guidelines
• Project assignment is based on size and scope

Performance Metrics

• Customer satisfaction (internal & external)
• Delivery of target project margin
• On-time delivery of milestones
• Accuracy of cost and revenue forecasting
• Meet required quality standard

What We Are Looking For (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

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

Certification/Other Skills And Abilities

• Certification according to the US PMI standard preferred
• Product knowledge
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Experience with SAP or other ERP preferred
• Project scheduling experience preferred
• Solid base of leadership skills

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience managing strategic or high-value customer accounts and participating in Quarterly Business Reviews
• Demonstrated ability to review and influence revenue and margin forecasts, performance dashboards, and key execution metrics
• Experience driving improvements using lessons learned, voice-of-customer (VOC), and quality initiatives
• Familiarity with SAP, QTC, and/or other ERP and order management systems
• Manufacturing, engineered-to-order, or industrial operations experience preferred
• Experience managing vendor performance to contractual, quality, and delivery commitments

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business or engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• Experience in the power plant or similar industry
• Min. 2-3 years of project or construction management experience
• Project assignment is based on size and scope
• Experience in accounting, engineering, construction management, and/or supply chain preferred

Travel & Working Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Bending/stooping
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time

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.