Controls project manager job description

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The Controls Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating and guiding Trane Controls Engineering projects from concept through delivery to customers. This role is a project leader who establishes and maintains close working relationships with project stakeholders and is a positive, proactive and creative problem-solver! This role will be responsible for ensuring that technical and business objectives are met through our stage-gate product development process (PDP).

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (others may be added):

Coordinate and assign tasks, establish project schedules, and project budgets. Ability to work with other departments, leading through influence, mining and analyzing data and proactive communication to ensure successful project performance. Proactively manage and minimize project risks and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans. Document project activities, issues, concerns and status to keep management informed and enable timely resolution of project problems. Ensure quality assurance standards are achieved. Effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers. Keep team motivated, focused on project goals/objectives and redirect to meet due dates.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (or equivalent discipline) and at least 3 years of work experience in an electrical or electronics field is required. Master's Degree is a plus.



KEY SKILLS or COMPETENCIES:


Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Experience leading small or large projects. Reliable planning capability with good attention to detail. Organizational courage to raise issues and provide solutions to problems. Desire for Project Management certification.


Annual Compensation Range is $70,000 to $123,000 annually. Disclaimer: This salary range is based on US national averages. Actual pay is a result of seniority/experience level, merit and geographic location where the actual work is performed.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Job Description

Albemarle is seeking a Project Controls Manager to establish and maintain the capital project cost and schedule monitoring across its capital portfolio. Candidate must be experienced with handling capital project(s) varying from small continuity capital at a site to $500 million in total installed cost (TIC) on a pace of approximately $200 million per year of overall spending. Currently, Albemarle works with internal resources to manage the continuity capital and global EPC/CM firms. The successful candidate must have experience with templates, tools, and Owner team staffing for implementation in this environment.

Responsibilities:
Ensure adherence to Albemarle's safety culture and Core Values.Collaboratively work with project resources through implementation of project control deliverables, utilizing Albemarle standards specific to the project stage.Provide leadership, oversight, subject matter advice, and guidance to project teams for project controls activities.Accountable for developing predictable cost estimate along with realistic plan and schedule, validated within internal and industry benchmarks to ensure project competitiveness.Coordinates development of a quality schedule consisted of agreed scope, forecasting activities to project completion (including owner's and contractor(s) overall activities).Support ongoing planning definition process, specifically though establishing milestone targets, effective deadline management and resource allocations.Continuous review and assessment of project progress to preserve cost & schedule delivery and provide accurate updates to Albemarle Management.In coordination with senior management, reviewing financial data for projects on a regular basis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities.Maintain liaison with local and corporate internal procurement, contracts, financial and leadership teams to ensure alignment on corporate strategy and goals.Support internal and 3rd party project assurance and governance activities.Assist and contribute to definition of project scope and goals associated with company Project Process deliverables.Develop, review, and maintain a Change Management program ensuring project changes (i.e. design, construction, etc.) are controlled in accordance with corporate policies and practices.Identify and manage potential project risks and liabilities.Support Lessons Learned program based on industry experience and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Sciences, Mechanical, Chemical or related field15+ years of experience of project controls experience on large projects (>$200M) in the Chemical and Petrochemical industry Capacity to work independently with minimal direction and collaboratively in a team environment Extensive experience in all aspects of cost engineering during FEED and detail engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.Ability to lead a global and diversified professional team within an Owner's organization.Ability to work with all levels of the organization to influence and achieve desired results.Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability understanding technical information and communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders (i.e. technical and management).Strong organization skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.Proficiency in project controls tools and work processes - MS Office, MS Project, Power BI, SAP, Primavera, Icarus, and etc.
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Job Description and Qualifications

This position is part of the Air Products Americas Project Controls Team, supporting the Product Line, Project Execution and Engineering Teams to achieve successful execution of capital projects. The Project Controls Manager (PCM) helps to ensure competitiveness, efficient project execution, productive internal / external interfaces, and proactive risk management. The scope of work includes integration of planning, cost control and document control activities for all phases of large/mega projects from bid development through engineering, procurement, construction, and startup. The Project controls manager shall provide hands on project planning services to one or more projects, as part of a broad portfolio, with each project ranging from ~$20Million to several $Billion. The Project Controls Manager supervises the activities of the PC Team engaged in the development, monitoring, and reporting of critical path plans, budgets, progress and document control when assigned to mega projects. To fulfill the requirements of the position, the incumbent must develop collaborative working relationships with Global Engineering and Manufacturing (GEM) team members, along with strong business leadership across all internal functions. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Responsible for developing and maintaining the baseline and monthly schedules, cost reports, portfolio reports and customer reports (when applicable) for the Air Separation, Process Gas Product Lines, Gasification, and other custom projects.
* During Execution, produce weekly / monthly reports in line with the project reporting calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances.
* Provide close collaboration with and support across the other regional and global teams to ensure effective resource sharing, lessons learned, best practices and the development of appropriate work processes and procedures across the global execution teams.
* Ensures PC Team alignment to AP's and project procedures and strategies.
* Works closely with the Overall Project Manager, Project Managers, Discipline Leads and assists them to achieve project success.
* Provides the Overall Project Manager with assessments and what-if scenarios analysis to assist with project decision making.
* Applies standard methodologies, principles, and knowledge for the efficient performance of the project controls activities and deliverables. MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Engineering, Accounting, or industrial field Experience: Minimum -10 years' project planning experience. Sound knowledge, proven skills, and proficiencies in application of project planning principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, particularly around schedule development, progress measurement/reporting and earned value, within a large project-oriented EPC or Owner Organization. Must have a track record of delivering accurate schedule information, reporting and guidance to senior management. Experience within an Oil & Gas, Chemical processing or related business and equivalent projects a further benefit. Tools: Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project experience is a must. Experience using risk and schedule quality analysis software desirable. Global Project Planning Experience: Proven skills and experience of planning of projects on global basis, executed by multiple engineering offices. Understanding of a variety of project types, structures, and contract terms.

Travel: Potential to travel internationally to other regional engineering offices as well as domestically to support project / interpersonal needs. Location: Must be willing to work from different job locations. Depending on project phase, individual will need to work in one of Air Product's execution offices, within third party EPC's office, and from construction job sites.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

Air Products thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.