Package Project Manager

Description

As a Senior Package Project Manager II, you will serve as a key technical resource for SPX sales personnel and representatives while managing all aspects of customer service and full-cycle project management for assigned territories. The incumbent will lead order processing, manage change orders, ensure compliance and contract accuracy, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve customer issues, warranty claims, and quality system feedback quickly and effectively. This role is critical in driving customer satisfaction, protecting target margins, facilitating on-time shipments, supporting continuous quality improvements, and successfully managing multiple projects while fostering strong cross-functional relationships.

This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise.

• Lead process improvement initiatives, train project managers, support team strategy, and serve as backup for the Project Management Manager as needed.
• Identify value-added services and margin improvement opportunities while supporting Finance in timely cash collection.
• Collaborate regularly with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and internal teams to resolve project issues and maintain schedule alignment.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Strategic Growth
• Conduct plant visits to ensure order accuracy, share lessons learned, and lead warrant service approvals and quality reviews.
• Lead Project Execution and Customer Management
• Ensure timely and accurate order processing, submittals, and Sarbanes Oxley compliance across all assigned projects.
• Provide expert product knowledge, gather customer feedback, and contribute to product development and pricing strategies.
• Manage Quality, Risk, and Compliance
• Act as an agent of the Company, managing vendor purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Oversee warranty claims, risk mitigation, contract management, and insurance/bond requirements across global orders.
• Manage customer communications, project milestones, and change order processes to maintain margins and meet financial goals.
• May work outside at times and be exposed to excessive noise, heat, or bad weather

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-function teams at all levels (production to management) and present data and recommendations verbally and in written form to management
• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and effectively implement changes
• Experience in the power plant or similar industry
• Project scheduling experience
• Occasional lifting up to 5 pounds.
• Familiarity with SAP, or other ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Engineering application and design experience
• Project management certification, preferred
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Aftermarket or distributor sales (representative management) experience, helpful
• Ability to travel to Olathe plant
• Solid base of leadership skills
• 3-5 years of project or construction management experience or related customer service experience
• Familiarity with engineering documents and history, desired
• Experience in accounting, engineering, construction management, and/or supply chain, preferred
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of HVAC, cooling towers, power plants, industrial processes and/or chillers, strongly desired

Benefits

• Onsite office environment, Monday – Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance