Apex Water and Process · 3 hours ago
Project Manager
Twin Cities Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expApex Water and Process is a leader in water and process management, providing integrated solutions to help industries optimize sustainability and efficiency. The Project Manager will lead large-scale, custom capital equipment projects, ensuring strong communication with stakeholders and successful project execution from start to finish.
Chemicals
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
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
Benefits
Robust benefits package
Accruing paid time off from day one
Company
Apex Water and Process
Apex, the trusted leader in water and process management, delivers integrated water and process solutions that empower agricultural, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase