Senior Project Controls Technician

Corning Inc.; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health/dental/vision

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Controls Technician in Corning, NY to support the Laboratory Services Management & Engineering Project Management team within Sullivan Park Operations. You will coordinate administrative, cost-control, documentation, quality, and onsite activities for R&D capital construction projects.

This technical individual contributor role partners closely with Project Managers, construction resources, vendors, and stakeholders to improve project delivery

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management or related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a business, engineering, construction, facilities, maintenance, or customer-support environment; or an engineering background with at least 2 years of experience supporting facility/infrastructure or process-equipment projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating small-scale projects or project workstreams.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, and floor plans.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, customer-service, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience working safely in environments involving hazardous chemicals and gases.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration support, including meeting coordination, agendas, minutes, schedules, SharePoint project repositories, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate site access, badging, escorts, visitor logistics, project events, shipping/receiving, and vendor invoice processing.
• Track purchase orders, procurement activities, project costs, forecasts, asset disposition plans, capitalization, and depreciation schedules using systems such as PeopleSoft and Maximo.
• Support Project Managers with System Change Requests, receiver requirements, and regular cost and performance reporting.
• Conduct regular construction-site visits to observe safety practices, work progress, delivered materials, staffing, and compliance with construction documents.
• Maintain project records, site documentation, progress photographs, contractor as-builts, and closeout materials.
• Assist with commissioning, substantial-completion inspections, punch-list coordination, and closeout administration.
• Proactively identify upcoming project needs, resolve issues before they affect delivery, and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and external partners.

Skills

Cost control

Project administration

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

PeopleSoft

Maximo

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Senior Project Controls Technician

Date: Oct 2, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Support the Laboratory Services Management & Engineering Project Management team within Sullivan Park Operations by coordinating administrative, cost-control, documentation, quality, and onsite activities for R&D capital construction projects. This technical individual contributor role partners closely with Project Managers, construction resources, vendors, and stakeholders to improve project delivery efficiency from initiation through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project administration support, including meeting coordination, agendas, minutes, schedules, SharePoint project repositories, and stakeholder communications.

• Coordinate site access, badging, escorts, visitor logistics, project events, shipping/receiving, and vendor invoice processing.

• Track purchase orders, procurement activities, project costs, forecasts, asset disposition plans, capitalization, and depreciation schedules using systems such as PeopleSoft and Maximo.

• Support Project Managers with System Change Requests, receiver requirements, and regular cost and performance reporting.

• Conduct regular construction-site visits to observe safety practices, work progress, delivered materials, staffing, and compliance with construction documents.

• Maintain project records, site documentation, progress photographs, contractor as-builts, and closeout materials.

• Assist with commissioning, substantial-completion inspections, punch-list coordination, and closeout administration.

• Proactively identify upcoming project needs, resolve issues before they affect delivery, and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and external partners.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate degree (AS/AAS) in Construction Management, Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a business, engineering, construction, facilities, maintenance, or customer-support environment; or an engineering background with at least 2 years of experience supporting facility/infrastructure or process-equipment projects.

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating small-scale projects or project workstreams.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, and floor plans.

• Strong written, verbal, presentation, customer-service, and teamwork skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Experience working safely in environments involving hazardous chemicals and gases.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Bachelor’s degree or additional technical training in Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.

• Experience supporting capital construction, laboratory, infrastructure, or facilities projects.

• Ability to read system drawings and schematics and provide basic design or construction oversight.

• Familiarity with engineering and construction processes, project accounting, procurement, and contractor coordination.

• Knowledge of laboratory infrastructure and facility systems, including HVAC, air handlers, exhaust systems, pumps, electrical distribution, and process-gas distribution.

• Experience with project management, enterprise accounting, procurement, or maintenance systems such as SharePoint, PeopleSoft, and Maximo.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $70,662.00 - $97,160.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.

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