Assistant Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world!
Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join its Packaged Engineered Systems Projects team in our NEW facility in Waller, Texas.
Why Peerless?
Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.
Are you passionate about ensuring product quality through precision measurement and hands-on problem solving? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.
Are you passionate about coordinating complex engineered-to-order projects and ensuring seamless delivery from order to installation? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.
As our new Assistant Project Manager, you will be providing organizational, administrative, and technical support to the Project Team-helping drive orders from point of sale through delivery while interfacing with vendors, internal teams, and customers to deliver world-class service at every phase. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the Project Execution team, you'll create impact by Coordinating cross-functional efforts across purchasing, production, and logistics to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery for our customers.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Drive and execute order requirements to planned deadlines by coordinating with purchasing, production, service, and logistics teams to meet customer delivery commitments
- Maintain project documentation in SharePoint, including drawings, quality documents, schedules, vendor submittals, progress reports, and packing lists
- Support Project Managers and Project Engineers with customer submittals, revision control, and fabrication drawing distribution to the production team
- Communicate with vendors for quotes, status updates, and technical questions as directed by the Project Manager or Engineer
- Identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement in the Project Execution Process, encouraging on-time submittals and accurate production documentation
- Assist in maintaining certifications for third-party entities such as State Modular Certification and ETL/UL Listings, including documentation submittals and communication with certification agents
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are an organized, proactive professional with strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities simultaneously, and a genuine interest in engineered-to-order manufacturing and project coordination.
We would also imagine that you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field-or equivalent experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing, project coordination, or rotating equipment
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro
- Ability to manage multiple schedules, submittals, and change orders in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for customer and vendor interactions
It is a plus if you also:
- Experience with ERP/SAP systems
- Understanding of pumps, motors, controllers, and package systems
- Ability to read engineering drawings, data sheets, and specifications
Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:
- Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
- Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.
We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Peerless Pump? Apply today!
To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit peerlesspump.com
Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.
The salary range for this position is $68,000-$94,585 (exempt). Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Peerless Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Peerless Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Peerless participates in E-verify and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions subject to post offer drug screening and background checks.
Peerless needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Peerless and Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.