Assistant Project Manager

Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world! Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis-based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join its Packaged Engineered Systems Projects team in our new facility in Waller, Texas.

About Peerless Pump

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career. We foster a diverse, supportive, and inclusive culture that celebrates differences and puts people first by encouraging growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

As a key part of the Project Execution team, you will:

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across purchasing, production, and logistics to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery for our customers.
• Drive and execute order requirements to planned deadlines by coordinating with purchasing, production, service, and logistics teams to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain project documentation in SharePoint, including drawings, quality documents, schedules, vendor submittals, progress reports, and packing lists.
• Support Project Managers and Project Engineers with customer submittals, revision control, and fabrication drawing distribution to the production team.
• Communicate with vendors for quotes, status updates, and technical questions as directed by the Project Manager or Engineer.
• Identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement in the Project Execution Process, encouraging on-time submittals and accurate production documentation.
• Assist in maintaining certifications for third-party entities such as State Modular Certification and ETL/UL Listings, including documentation submittals and communication with certification agents.

Requirements

Above all, you are an organized, proactive professional with strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities simultaneously, and a genuine interest in engineered-to-order manufacturing and project coordination. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field—or equivalent experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing, project coordination, or rotating equipment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro.
• Ability to manage multiple schedules, submittals, and change orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for customer and vendor interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/SAP systems.
• Understanding of pumps, motors, controllers, and package systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, data sheets, and specifications.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses, health insurance, and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions, as well as carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $68,000–$94,585 (exempt). Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, among other benefits.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported, and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.