Head of Engineering and Project Management

Gulf States Engineering is a leading provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment in the utility side of various industrial plants in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and West Tennessee. We specialize in pumps and pump repair services, water and wastewater treatment process equipment delivering high-quality solutions for our customers. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we strive to maintain our position as industry leaders in fluid handling technologies.

Manage engineered pump and wastewater equipment projects from order receipt through final commissioning, invoicing, and closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

Review project specifications, contracts, and purchase orders to confirm scope alignment; verify factory acknowledgments and submittals for technical and commercial accuracy.

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including engineering submittals, production timelines, procurement milestones, delivery coordination, and field service requirements.

Collaborate with the sales team during project handoff to define scope, clarify technical requirements, and confirm project goals, deliverables, and customer expectations.

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, consulting engineers, contractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Utilize ERP and CRM systems to manage project documentation, track costs, process change orders, update customer information, and maintain accurate project status reporting.

Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and field service teams to ensure engineered‑to‑order equipment meets specifications and delivery commitments.

Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, including supply chain constraints, production delays, specification discrepancies, and field conditions.

Monitor multiple active projects simultaneously, maintaining visibility into production status, shipment schedules, billing milestones, and customer communications.

Prepare and submit project invoices, track progress billings, manage retainage, and complete project financial reconciliation at closeout.

Support pump repair and retrofit projects by coordinating teardown evaluations, quotation reviews, parts procurement, and repair timelines as applicable.

Maintain strong working knowledge of company pump lines, wastewater treatment equipment, controls, and applicable industry standards to effectively manage engineered solutions.

Drive continuous improvement by tracking and meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to on‑time delivery, margin performance, project cycle time, and customer satisfaction.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives within project management, documentation control, and cross‑functional communication.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.

3+ years of project management experience in engineered‑to‑order, industrial equipment, pump, or wastewater industries.

Working knowledge of pumps, motors, controls, and/or wastewater equipment preferred.

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying complexity and timelines.

Proficiency with ERP and CRM systems for project tracking, billing, and documentation.

Strong financial acumen, including cost tracking, margin management, and change order administration.

Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. office environment. Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from disagreeable elements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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