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Apex Water and Process · 6 hours ago

Project Manager

Twin Cities Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Apex Water and Process is a trusted leader in water and process management, delivering integrated solutions to help industries optimize sustainability. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate large-scale projects, ensuring strong communication with stakeholders and overseeing project execution to deliver on time and within budget.

Customer ServiceIndustrialWater

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of large-scale, custom capital equipment projects, serving as the primary point of contact for external customers and EPC partners

Build and maintain strong customer relationships, proactively managing expectations, resolving issues, and driving project alignment from proposal through delivery

Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation, while holding internal and external stakeholders accountable

Prepare, review, and present financial and performance reports at key project milestones to both customers and company leadership

Facilitate effective cross-departmental collaboration to ensure engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field service teams remain aligned with customer requirements

Manage and negotiate change orders, ensuring commercial implications are communicated clearly and approved appropriately

Monitor and drive project progression, with particular attention to identifying risks, mitigating delays, and escalating issues as needed

Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout all phases of project execution

Evaluate completed projects for efficiency and customer satisfaction, incorporating lessons learned into future process improvements

Report regularly to company leadership regarding project status, risks, and performance metrics

Adhere to and enforce all safety policies and guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

PMP CertificationCustomer Relationship ManagementProject ManagementEngineering DegreeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyNegotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWork Under PressureCollaboration Skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, PMP certification, or equivalent

Three (3) years of proven experience managing large, complex, custom capital equipment projects

Demonstrated success in direct, external customer-facing project management with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships

A passion for customer relations and delivering an exceptional client experience

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical and commercial concepts clearly

Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and raise task tension when needed to drive project milestones

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and plan effectively

Ability to work well under pressure and meet demanding deadlines

Willingness to travel (~10% of the time)

Preferred

Experience interpreting and applying contract terms & conditions, specification language, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangement (GA) Drawings, and Electrical Schematics

Prior experience in industrial water treatment, process systems, or another highly technical industry

Proficiency with project management software and tools

Hands-on experience working with EPC firms and managing projects in partnership with them