Project Manager I

Create a better future

You will be part of the leading brand in the mining industry, and we want to be even better.

We also know we can only drive success and excellence with competent, passionate, and motivated employees.

Joining a team of more than 11,700 people working across 60+ countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people.

In fact, we count on you to engage, connect, and collaborate with colleagues working on mineral processing projects all over the world.

Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us in a challenging, results-oriented manner in our PCV Global Product and Technology Center in Tucson, AZ.

Job responsibilities

Drive and manage all aspects of the execution of Project Contracts assigned, including administrative functions, engineering and delivery commitments, value-add customer engagements and contract margin management. Ensure that contracts are executed timeously to meet budget, delivery, and quality standards.

• Take the lead role within the company to manage the execution of FLSmidth Inc Projects, including facilitating and coordinating all activities of the contract required for successfully completing the order, and fulfilling all FLSmidth Inc contractual obligations proactively and with precision.

• Ensure that contracts are executed at budget and on schedule while meeting quality requirements.

• Proactively evaluate project budgets and take action to minimize costs. A preemptive, problem-solving approach is critical to success with budget alignment.

• Proactively identify problems and resolve them on a hands-on, practical basis.

• Keep all shareholders (i.e., Regions, Management and Sales Teams) informed of the contract progress. Communicate directly and proactively to ensure the mitigation of all potential time delays and associated budget implications.

• Manage scope and change orders.

• Review contracts and access risk early at the process.

• Preempt possible project 'issues' and implement risk mitigation plans to reduce FLSmidth's contractual risks.

• Monitor engineering and procurement deliverables to ensure that the contract stays on track. Take the lead role in invoicing and collecting accounts receivable.

• Prepare quarterly financial report for contracts in excess of $250,000.

• Always represent FLSmidth Inc in a professional manner, especially on trips outside the office.

• Maintain complete and orderly contract files.

• This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and cooperation with multiple departments within FLS.

• This position has full authority within company limits to make decisions on assigned contracts.

• This position requires good technical and commercial understanding of the contracts.

• This position requires good negotiation skills and ability to reach win-win agreements with clients and internally.

• This position requires a person who can cope with a high level of responsibility while having no direct authority over the contract execution team.

What you bring

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multitask, working on a variety of contracts at any one time

• Ability to take quick decisions in a changing environment with a sense of urgency

• 5-10 years of experience in contract execution

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Experience working with commercial terms and conditions and negotiations

• Working knowledge of FLS product lines preferred

What we offer

• Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options

• Time to recharge through PTO, plus 10 annual holidays, and parental maternity leave

• Work-life balance with a flexibility policy so you can focus on professional and personal priorities

• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company matching

• Financial support for continuing education

• Employee Assistance Program

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive climate

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team is.

In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

Please apply by clicking "apply" on this page.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

Candidates will be contacted by email.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.

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About FLS

FLSmidth is the full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact.

With our With our Mission Zero program we have set a target of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining production by 2030, supporting a green transition built upon sustainable materials.

We are the world's leading supplier of plants, machinery, services and spare parts to the minerals industries.

To maintain our market-leading position, we invest massively in technological innovation, R&D and training of our 11,900 employees worldwide.

For further information on FLSmidth business and services, visit www.flsmidth.com.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers