Project Manager - Operations

Airgas, Inc.; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. in Waterford, CT seeks a Project Manager - Operations to lead complex installations and maintain project timeliness and budgets. Responsibilities include updating project plans, preparing operational reports, and ordering inventory while ensuring compliance and safety.

The ideal candidate should have a degree, relevant experience, and skills in project control, with a salary range of $80,000 to $97,000. Complete benefits include health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of project control/scheduling experience.
• Ability to develop systems to keep projects organized.
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and minimum liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for complex installation of AirGas equipment.
• Prepare and update P&ID drawings.
• Establish, monitor, and report project plan milestones.

Skills

Project control/scheduling experience

Ability to read blueprints and project schematics

Knowledge of bulk cryogenic installations

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google products

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Administrative/Science degree preferred

High school diploma or GED with relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Intelex

Job description

Position Title

Project Manager - Operations (Location: Waterford, CT)

Schedule and Travel

Monday - Friday; up to 60% regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for complex installation of AirGas equipment.
• Prepare and update P&ID drawings.
• Determine project success metrics.
• Establish, monitor, and report project plan milestones, budget figures, and compliance issues to leadership.
• Order inventory and source vendors for cost control.
• Monitor project staff scheduling and overtime levels to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare operations and project status reports, including cost tracking.
• Maintain proper reconciliation of paperwork and electronic files related to all projects.
• Maintain project request data 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 all safety meetings to reduce accident frequency ratios.
• Support and participate in Health, Safety and Environmental programs and objectives established by the business entity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Administrative/Science degree preferred; High school diploma or GED required with relevant experience.
• Valid U.S. employment authorization; no visa sponsorship required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of project control/scheduling experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, project schematics and process flow charts.
• Knowledge of bulk cryogenic installations.
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform products.
• Independent judgment on matters of significance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop systems to keep projects organized.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use AutoCad and Intelex.
• Ability to remain seated or stationary for extended periods; occasionally required to traverse office and/or manufacturing locations.
• Ability to actively listen and exchange information.
• Ability to use computer, telephone and operate a motor vehicle.
• Observational and information assessment abilities.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Ability to lift and move 10-30 pounds up to 10 feet.
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and minimum liability insurance required.
• Ability to navigate varied environments and accessibility conditions at Airgas and customer sites.
• Ability to plan project completion 1-6 months in advance or prior to completion date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior industrial gas experience.

Salary

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $97,000. Airgas considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills and market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match; Tuition Assistance; Paid Holidays; Vacation; Sick time; pre-tax commuter transportation benefit; parental leave; floating holidays; jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave; and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Brittany | [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you have a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail].