Field Project Manager

ABEC Inc•Bethlehem, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities, we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success. Company Overview:ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems. Benefits for this role include: • Per Diem Travel Pay • Paid holidays and vacation time • Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1) • Company paid life insurance • Generous 401K plan (40% match) • College tuition benefit program • Employee Referral Program Position Summary: The Field Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned jobs. This must be accomplished safely, to specifications, within budget, on time, and to the satisfaction of the customer. The role will interface both internally and with customers in established customer facilities as well as new construction equipment installation and commissioning projects.

Requirements

Willingness to travel to customer sites at least 75% is required. When not at a customer site, the employee will be asked to work from ABEC's Bethlehem, PA location.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
7 – 10 years post graduate work in an Engineering field, construction, or manufacturing environment.
5 years of management experience.
Able to develop detailed cross functional schedules utilizing Microsoft Project.
Able to read and interpret AutoCAD P&ID Drawings.
A successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work well with a team, as well as be self-reliant and independent when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in proposal reviews to develop/confirm scope of work including exceptions & clarifications.
Support installation and on-site reassembly cost and schedule estimates (material & labor).
Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment from Abec facility to site.
Ensure and enforce safe practices in compliance with established safety protocols.
Provide technical guidance to internal & external customers.
Manage internal project team and project activities on site.
Serve as ABEC’s point of contact managing project execution.
Manage relationship and coordinate with site Construction Management team.
Manage relationships and coordination with onsite contractor teams.
Manage and report out on project progress to both internal & external customers (project status, design review, execution planning, etc.).
Responsible for change control management on assigned projects.
Manage planning and execution of customer acceptance testing and supporting documentation.
Support corporate initiatives.
Support and participate in safety procedures and initiatives.
Support quality process and initiatives.
Support and participate in continuous improvement process.
Provide input for performance evaluations of project team members.
Execute other tasks as assigned.
Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.