Project Manager - Operations

Overview

R Project Manager - Operations (Open)

Location:

Waterford, CT (Regional Office) - Cust. installations

• Manage projects independently and with staff to ensure timely and cost‑effective completion, including scheduling, cost control, and progress monitoring for goal achievement.
• Prepare comprehensive action plans for resources such as inventory and equipment within project time frames, in coordination with the Regional Project/Maintenance Manager and Sr. Regional Manager, Operational Excellence.
• Monitor or update capital expenditure budgets and notify Airgas management for new funds if the budget accelerates.
• Coordinate tasks such as scheduling and risk management, and maintain project documentation.
• Create piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&’s) using AutoCAD and verify process equipment matches the P&.
• Prepare all Management of Changes (MOCs) related to the projects and coordinate all of Northeast’s MOCs.
• Assist with Northeast’s Quality program, including ISO/QC audits, and coordinate with the operations team on the customer complaint system.
• Lead project management for the complex installation of Air Gas equipment.
• Prepare and update P& as required.
• Determine metrics of success for each project and establish, monitor, and report metrics for all project milestones, budget figures, and compliance issues to leadership.
• Order inventory and source vendors for cost efficiency.
• Monitor project staff scheduling and overtime to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare operations and project status reports such as cost tracking; maintain proper reconciliation of paperwork/electronic files related to all projects.
• Maintain all data project requests and supporting documentation in a timely manner and within established quality metrics.
• Escalate problems to the necessary leader or project owner.
• Maintain 100% attendance at safety meetings to reduce accident frequency; support Health, Safety and Environmental programs and objectives.

• Bachelor’s Administrative/Science degree preferred. High school diploma or GED required in lieu of degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years project control/scheduling experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s):
  Ability to read blueprints, project schematics and process flow charts; knowledge of bulk cryogenic installations; strong working knowledge of project management tools; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google platform products; ability to exercise independent judgment on matters of significance; excellent verbal and written skills; ability to develop systems to keep projects organized; excellent customer service skills; ability to use AutoCAD and Intelex.
• Responsibilities may require seating for extended periods, occasional traversal of office/manufacturing locations, and frequent information exchange by listening; ability to plan and view project completion 1–6 months in advance; vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; ability to lift and move 10–30 pounds up to 10 feet; reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with appropriate vehicle insurance;
  
  travel to Airgas and customer sites within the region.

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $97,000. This is a general guideline;
Airgas considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This includes medical, dental, and vision plans; short-term and long-term disability; life and AD&D insurance;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP); pre-tax commuter benefit; parental leave; vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave; and paid holidays for eligible full-time employees. We offer a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine eligibility and terms.