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Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: 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. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson Industrial is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Project Management Coordinator - Valve & Automation to support large, national projects within our Industrial Managed Services team. This role is heavily focused on project expediting, documentation management, and coordination of complex valve and automation packages, ensuring alignment with project schedules, technical requirements, and customer expectations.

This is a remote position, with preferred locations in La Porte, TX and Cincinnati, OH. Candidates outside these locations will also be considered.

The selected candidate will work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

• Partner closely with Project Managers to support large, multi-site EPC Valve & Automation projects from order placement through project closeout.
• Lead project expediting activities, including proactive follow-up with manufacturers and vendors to ensure on-time production, shipment, and delivery.
• Coordinate and track critical project milestones, delivery schedules, and long-lead items.
• Manage project documentation, including submittals, technical drawings, data books, O&M manuals, certifications, and final turnover packages.
• Interface with customers, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to communicate status updates, resolve issues, and maintain alignment.
• Organize and facilitate vendor and manufacturer meetings focused on production status, documentation progress, expediting, and technical clarifications.
• Support customer updates related to delivery schedules, documentation status, and project risks.
• Assist with interpretation of commercial and technical specifications related to valves, actuators, automation, and control systems.
• Identify schedule risks and assist Project Managers with mitigation strategies.
• Handle day-to-day project operations, including site buys, documentation tracking logs, and expediting reports.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with internal processes and customer requirements.

• 3-5 years of experience in industrial inside sales, project coordination, expediting, or documentation management, preferably within EPC environments.
• Knowledge of Valve, Automation, and PVF products, materials, and manufacturing processes strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting large or national EPC projects with complex schedules and documentation requirements.
• Strong ability to interpret and evaluate commercial terms and technical specifications.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality output.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PDF software, and document tracking tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while coordinating multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

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 not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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

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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 employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

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