Master of Project Controls

American Hydro • York, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps. We are currently looking for a Manager of Project Controls to add to our team located at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening. Position Summary & Objective Responsible for overseeing the development and management of integrated master schedules (IMS) for multiple projects. This leadership role ensures the successful execution of projects by developing and managing tools, processes, and teams that deliver visibility, predictability, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), such as schedule accuracy, adherence and on-time delivery (OTD).

Requirements

• Must have strong technical, leadership and analytical skills to effectively manage and develop team members as individuals and as a team.
• Strong understanding of EVM, forecasting, and project lifecycle management in a manufacturing/construction setting.
• Proficiency with Oracle P6 software in a project-based manufacturing business environment
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate and effective daily, weekly and project life operational schedules, understand and utilize key scheduling methodologies.
• Ability to effectively perform schedule risk management.
• Knowledge of critical path method of scheduling.
• Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of Epicor ERP system.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10 or more years’ experience production/manufacturing planning, scheduling, or similar role within project based heavy manufacturing environment with at least 5 years’ experience leading and managing teams.
• Proficiency in Epicor ERP systems for estimating, planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software.

Nice To Haves

• Lean or continuous improvement experience is a plus.
• PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the leadership, mentoring and development of a team of master schedulers, fostering a culture of high performance and ownership.
• Accountable for designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive IMS that integrates project schedules, resource allocations, and timelines across various departments and project phases.
• Accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust master schedules that align with engineering, production capabilities, supply chain constraints, and customer demands.
• Lead a team to analyze schedule performance, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective action.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, leadership, operations, supply chain and manufacturing staff to understand priorities, monitor progress, develop solutions to maintain project schedules and achieve OTD.
• Accountable for a team that oversees the development and recurring updates of IMS using Primavera P6 ensuring alignment with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and field services phases.
• Develop standard operating procedures, championing continuous improvement of tools and methodologies.
• Provide executive-level reporting and analysis on project schedule performance.
• Provides early warnings for any potential risks as well as opportunities using earned value analysis, float utilization, resource leveling, Monte Carlo risk analysis, and capacity planning.
• Identifying risks/issues/opportunities and helping provide potential solutions to prevent issues from occurring and provide data and input needed to develop recovery plans when required.

Benefits

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees