Project Mgr III

our team • Overland Park, KS

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through their RiSE talent development framework, they Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage employees to support their continued development. SPX is a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators. SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. Companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

A Project Manager III is responsible for managing all aspects of a project from order intake through closeout, with some involvement during the quoting and award phases. This includes ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards while serving as the primary point of contact for the customer. Key responsibilities include scheduling, cost forecasting, progress reporting, managing subcontractors and partners, overseeing change orders and claims, and maintaining project cash flow. The role also requires full ownership of project performance, proactively addressing issues, protecting margins, and ensuring all deliverables, documentation, and final payments are completed at project closeout. The successful incumbent effectively manages a challenging workload and, as needed, delegates tasks to supporting roles. Success in this role demands outstanding organizational, project planning, project management, and communication skills.

Requirements

• 7+ years of project or construction management experience
• Experience in power plant or similar industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Man-loaded project scheduling, large schedule buildout and unit-based project tracking experience
• Knowledge of international shipments, logistics terminology, and requirements
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive project success
• Self-reliant with the ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and business acumen skills
• Extensive understanding of construction contracts, risk strategy and mitigation, and lifecycle management
• High level of ethical conduct

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting, engineering, construction management, and/or supply chain
• Experience with industrial processes, or power plants, as well as engineering documents, preferred
• Product knowledge
• Primavera (P6) scheduling experience
• Strong understanding of complex project environments and cross-functional coordination
• Certification according to the US PMI standard, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams, assign tasks, and monitor execution from proposal through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and consortium partners.
• Coordinate communication with suppliers, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage global project activities, including travel to job sites, meetings, and workshops.
• Peer oversight and mentorship responsibilities
• Own project financials, including margin targets, cost tracking, and revenue forecasting (POC).
• Develop and manage payment schedules and cash flow plans.
• Oversee contract management, change orders, and claims processes.
• Verify material costing, guides estimating strategy, and ensure as-sold margin accuracy.
• Manage project timelines across engineering, construction, and supply chain functions.
• Lead project risk assessment, mitigation, and insurance management.
• Track deliveries and ensure timely, accurate fulfilment of materials.
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping and documentation requirements.
• Maintain accurate project status reports and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Oversee document control, including management of the Document Control List (DCL).
• Drive Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead lessons learned processes to improve future projects and proposal development.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees