Engineering Project Leader Job Opening in Houston, TX

Pentair Valves and Controls is a leading manufacturer and marketer of valves, providing state-of-the-art products, services and solutions for the most challenging applications throughout a variety of industries including the energy and process industries. We deliver the highest quality products and value-added services that improve our customers' business efficiency. With revenues of approximately $8 billion, Pentair employs 30,000 people worldwide, working with clients and partners on six continents. Job Requirements & Skills Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members to efficiently execute project Proactively manage changes in scope & develop contingency plans Work with legal team to evaluate and minimize risk in project proposals Review for approval proposals, incoming orders, drawings and customer facing documents Develop change order proposals as required Prepare project scope documents, plans and schedules Monitor progress, manage priorities as needed Work closely with TSR or RSM to develop and implement bid strategies Evaluate project specifications in detail and select best fit products to compete for business Perform product sizing and selection as needed Act as first point of contact for project "issues and concerns", resolve or elevate as required Prepare status summaries for senior project manager Flex to other teams as needed Manage gate review as needed for critical deliveries Work with documentation specialists to ensure customer receives all deliverables as promised Manage SQRT and SORT meetings as required Oversee quote and project records to assure all documentation is included Work closely with Project Buyers to ensure that correct products are ordered and products are delivered on schedule Additional Information Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, CRM, SX.e, Sizeit, CAD programs Excellent organizational skills Understanding of contracts and contract language Ability to execute on agreed-upon bid strategies Promotes teamwork and collaboration Influences others Effectively staffs the team Inspires trust and open communication Clearly expresses oneself orally and in writing Effectively negotiates when necessary Drives for results Meets deadlines Analyzes situations and problems Minimum qualifications Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical equivalent 2-6 years project management experience Skill in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.