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Construction Project Manager - Waterworks

Ferguson, Kansas City, MO, United States


Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries, building better infrastructure, homes and businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company proud to provide best‑in‑class products, service and capabilities across Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36 000 associates across 1 700 locations and is a community of proud associates who operate with a shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career you are proud of at a company you can believe in.

Construction Project Manager – Waterworks Division
Ferguson is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager for our Waterworks Division. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of civil infrastructure and large commercial projects in the Southern Plains (AR | KS | MO | OK) region, with occasional on‑site client visits. Daily activities include assisting with project scope, specs, and requirements, monitoring project progress, recommending products and ensuring on‑time delivery, vendor coordination, and ensuring goals are met. Do you have prior experience leading construction projects, working with water, wastewater, waterworks or commercial plumbing products, or have worked as a project engineer or construction project coordinator? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to transition your expertise into a flexible, office‑based role that offers more work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget

Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs

Run execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to established project plan

Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers

Regularly answer branch phone calls providing a high level of service to customers

Coordinate with vendors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the customer receives products on‑time and satisfactory standards of service

Supervise progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays

Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations

Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team

Allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met

Provide assistance to program/project managers to ensure projects are carried out according to plan

Qualifications

Prior experience with construction industry products, including general construction, wastewater, or waterworks equipment, preferred

2+ years experience prior Construction Project Management or Project Coordinator experience, preferred

2+ years of Waterworks experience preferred

Applicants with industrial or commercial plumbing experience considered

Familiar with digital takeoff and estimating software such as PlanSwift or Bid Tracer highly preferred

Advanced computer skills, including a strong command of various software applications including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

Salesforce experience preferredValid driver's license required

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, and additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Pay Range
$4,500.00 - $11,275.00

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information
The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans, and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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