Treatment Plant Senior Project Manager, Critical Infrastructure

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. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

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 for profitably growing as-bid margins to achieve Treatment Plant yearly sales goals as a Customer Service Champion for current Treatment Plant markets; responsible for delivering reliable support to new accounts, retaining existing accounts, and increasing opportunities with existing customers.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Reviews project requirements and quotes to ensure accurate materials and costs are properly represented . Ensures understanding and approval of our contractual agreements and sees to it that Core & Main's obligations are met.

Anticipate, identify , communicate and resolve operational problems and minimize delays.

Responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of the correct materials and supplies.

Determines and coordinates collaboration with internal support teams, external vendors, and others in order to deliver best value for our 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.

Nature and Scope

Identifies key barriers / core problems and applies problem solving skills in order 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. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.

Oversees the fulfillment of multiple projects and assignments, including planning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing / incomplete information, inconsistencies / anomalies in more complex research / data.

Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and / or direct "customers" of the process.

May provide general guidance / direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is 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 would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older

Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Education and Experience

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 is required in some areas.

DBIA and / or PMP certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

5-8 years prior experience specific to bid preparation, sales or construction

Treatment Plant experience

Strong computer skills desired

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

Pay : $ 88,521.19 - $126,458.85 per year

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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