Project Manager - CIG

About the company

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure.

About the role

Responsible for overseeing the completion of multiple projects and assignments, including planning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Interacts with existing customers to increase sales utilizing knowledge of core customers and Core & Main product line. Responsible to profitably grow as-bid margins to achieve Critical Infrastructure yearly sales goals as a Customer Service Champion for current Critical Infrastructure markets; responsible for delivering reliable support to new accounts, retaining existing accounts, and increasing opportunities with existing customers.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project requirements and quotes to ensure accurate materials and costs are properly represented.
• Ensures understanding and approval of contractual agreements and sees to it that Core & Main's obligations are met.
• Anticipates, identifies, communicates and resolves operational problems and minimizes delays.
• Ensures timely delivery of the correct materials and supplies.
• Determines and coordinates collaboration with internal support teams, external vendors, and others to deliver best value for customers.
• Provides regular status information to all project stakeholders.
• Interfaces with upper management on project status and related issues.
• Reviews plans and schedules of other participating functions for compliance with the master schedule; resolves scheduling and inter-functional conflicts.
• Participates in or leads weekly or monthly meetings.
• Reviews open jobs to track and report project status, identifying deviations or adverse trends.
• Coordinates project support from inception through completion.
• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills to deal creatively with complex situations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
• Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected; determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Oversees fulfillment of multiple projects and assignments, including planning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results.
• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel (no hiring or firing authority).

Work environment

• Most time spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
• Rare occasions may require moving or lifting light articles.
• Intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
• Located in a comfortable indoor area; any unpleasant conditions infrequent and not objectionable.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.
• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline.
• Generally 2–5 years of experience in related field; OR MS/MA and generally 2–4 years of experience in related field.
• Certification required in some areas.
• DBIA and/or PMP certification is a plus.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 years prior experience specific to bid preparation, sales or construction.
• Critical Infrastructure experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Extensive product knowledge of waterworks materials.
• Experience in a relationship and service oriented role in manufacturing, distribution or construction management.
• Formal project management training and/or PMI Certification highly preferred.
• Knowledge of order entry, inventory management, supply chain logistics process and systems.