Build Your Future at NWPX
At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.
Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.
For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water.
WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
- Bonus Potential
- Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety
ABOUT THE JOB:
The primary focus of this position is to bridge the gap between digital data management and physical production efficiency. You will be responsible for overseeing Sales Project Coordinators (PCs), optimizing the ERP system (Titan), and developing advanced tracking and forecasting tools to ensure production remains lean and on schedule.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly manage and mentor Sales Project Coordinators (PCs) to ensure departmental goals are met.
- Serve as a backup PC during peak summer months or for complex "Design-Build" projects
- Data & Systems Management (Titan) . Management of the Software Databases that supports the sales/production teams. Keeping updated on Software improvements.
- Act as the subject matter expert for the ERP Database (Titan), ensuring data integrity and system optimization.
- Manage the creation and organization of New Product IDs.
- Drive continuous improvement on Stack Sheets and general database information architecture
- Production Tracking & Coordination – Become knowledgeable in all aspects and processes of the information that passes from Sales to Production and eventually to the customer. Use this knowledge to look for ways of improvement and become more efficient
- Collaborate closely with all departments to streamline production scheduling.
- Develop and maintain reporting tools to track:
- Anticipation Dates (Projected vs. Actual).
- Overproduction metrics per job.
- PNI (Product Not Identified) tracking and reduction.
- Assist in Strategic Planning & Monthly Forecasting
- Assist in implementing new Price levels when needed
- Support large-scale Design-Build projects by providing technical data and scheduling oversight.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Advanced Proficiency in ERP Database (Titan): Deep, well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of the Titan system is essential.
- Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to create reports that identify trends in overproduction and scheduling lags.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to coordinate between all departments, locations and customers.
- Problem Solving: A "process-first" mentality with a focus on eliminating bottlenecks of stack sheet workflows between Sales, Production and Shipping.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school, College, certifications or equivalent
- 5 year experience in a construction office environment – preferably in the precast industry
- 5 years experience managing a team of Sales or Production staff
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to read, write and speak in English language
- Must have a proficient understanding of civil engineering and surveying terms and methods
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
- General Supervision: This role works under the general direction of the Sales Manager. This role requires a high degree of independence in managing Project Coordinators and acting as the subject matter expert for the ERP Database (Titan). Performance is evaluated based on the achievement of departmental goals, the accuracy of forecasting models, and the effectiveness of production tracking tools
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Activity
Over 2/3 of the time
- Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to complete computer work.
Up to 2/3 of the time:
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others accurately.
- Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
- Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as typing on a keyboard
- Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Less than 1/3 of the time:
- Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side.
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, including the human body
Visual Acuity
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and visual inspection involving small defects at distances close to the eyes.
- For up to 2/3 of the amount of time, the worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
- For less than 1/3 of the amount of time, the worker is required to have color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Weather Conditions
- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work)
Noise Levels
Over 2/3 of the time
- Quiet conditions (examples: library, private office)
- Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Less than 1/3 of the time:
- Loud noise (examples: manufacturing departments, large forklifts)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position.
NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
