Senior Engineered Project Manager - US Water Market Area

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

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Job Title: Senior Engineered Project Manager – US Water Market Area
Reports to: Manager, Project Engineering & Execution – US Water Market Area

Location: Richmond, VA (preferred) or Remote

Position Summary:
The Senior Engineered Project Manager leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater sectors with a primary focus on pumping systems. This senior-level role involves full lifecycle responsibility from planning and design through construction and commissioning for engineered pump solutions integrated into treatment plants, conveyance systems, collection/distribution networks, and flood control infrastructure.
The Senior Engineered Project Manager engages in engineering projects, from initiation to commissioning to product support. The position responsibilities include project execution and control to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules. He/she is responsible for scheduling, developing, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling identified engineered projects. The position executes engineering and design requirements to furnish the deliverables set forth in the project specification, defines the systems and equipment described in the order, and ensures that systems comply with, and function to, customer specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Own and drive full project delivery in strict alignment with contract terms and conditions and project specifications and drawings, delivering on time, within budget.
• Build stakeholder confidence in KSB by providing decisive project leadership on project timelines, RFI’s, change management, conflict resolution, and design issues, positioning KSB as the trusted partner of choice.
• Create and execute comprehensive project plans, schedules, and milestone frameworks; track progress, anticipate roadblocks, and proactively coordinate with Local and Factory teams to accelerate delivery and remove obstacles.
• Translate client vision into achievable reality - expertly interpreting needs, aligning expectations with financial realities, and delivering solutions that exceed requirements while protecting profitability.
• Take full command of financial performance — consolidate as-sold budgets, control execution budgets, and drive margin optimization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead technical scope definition & execution, thoroughly review technical specifications, drawings, and requirements (pumps, mixers, VFDs, controls, etc.) to establish clear, comprehensive project scope and deliverables.
• Prepare & review technical submittal documentation and packages (drawings, calculations, analyses, CAD, 3D models) throughout the project life cycle to secure customer approvals in-line with internal and external requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface providing confident updates on technical deliverables, production & delivery timelines as required by Engineering Firms during the entire lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Manage customer Requests for Information (RFIs) - Coordinate internal and external resources to provide technical assistance to answer and resolve technical issues and deliver best-in-class engineering solutions that resolve issues and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Define, communicate, and protect project success criteria, actively managing stakeholder expectations from inception through closeout to ensure consistent alignment and outcomes.
• Anticipate and manage change as scope shifts. Actively devise contingency plans, mitigate risks, and turn potential disruptions into opportunities for improved