Project Manager / Applications Engineer - Forth Worth/Paradise, TX (Fort Worth, TX)

Position Summary:

Pierpoint International is partnering with a top crushing and screening solutions company based in Paradise, TX.

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual for the multi-functional role of Project Manager / Applications Engineer. This dual-role position will oversee and manage green field and brown field projects, ensuring they are completed accurately, on time and within budget while also serving as a technical application resource assisting the sales department and customers with the evaluation of applications and the selection of equipment or process solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management Responsibilities:

· Plan, manage, and oversee greenfield and brown field projects, to include but not limited to; new plant builds, plant expansions, equipment installations/upgrades, and structural/electrical/civil components.

· Coordinate with sales department to define project scope/budget and develop schedules and risk assessments.

· Coordinate internal teams, contractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure project milestones and objectives are achieved.

· Conduct site assessments and work in conjunction with onsite team members, contractors and customer representatives to ensure project completion while exceeding safety requirements.

· Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and other industry-specific safety regulations.

· Manage procurement of equipment, materials and services related to the project.

· Resolve project-related issues, delays, or conflicts in a timely and effective manner.

· Develop and maintain project documentation including Gantt charts, risk registers, and status reports.

· Track project performance and provide progress updates to senior management, sales department and customers.

· Oversee documentation, reporting, and close-out of all projects.

· Conduct post-project evaluations and document lessons learned.

Applications Engineering Responsibilities:

· Act as a technical liaison between sales and customers, evaluating application data, selecting equipment or developing processes.

· Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support, including product demos, engineering calculations (i.e. mass & water balances), equipment modeling/selection (Aggflow, Bruno, etc.), product or process recommendations.

· Work with our manufacturers/suppliers on the development of processes and selection of equipment, machines and components required to meet customer’s application requirements.

· Assist in the design, integration, and start-up of equipment and systems at customer jobsites.

· Prepare and deliver technical presentations, process flow diagrams/P&IDs, project and equipment costing sheets, review and interpret technical documentation, installation guides, and training materials.

· Stays current and knowledgeable on the features and benefits of all products represented by us.

Qualifications

· Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Engineering, Mining, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience in the aggregate, mining, heavy construction or filed erection industry.

· Strong understanding of aggregate production processes, equipment, and operational challenges (preferred but not required).

· Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale industrial or site development projects.

· Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD).

· Strong leadership, communication, organizational and technical skills.

· Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes is a plus.

· PMP certification or similar credentials (preferred but not required).

· Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

· Experience with mass and water balance calculations and understanding of gradational size analysis.

· Working knowledge of Aggflow process software (preferred but not required).

· Ability to shift between high-level project strategy and hands-on technical tasks.

· Customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

· Combination of office & field-based work environment with frequent travel to plant and quarry sites.

· Expected Travel – 35% typical, amount may vary based amount required to execute responsibilities effectively.

· Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and heavy equipment environments.

· Must be able to walk, climb, and stand for extended periods in rugged terrain.