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Project Controls Manager
ICONMA, LLC
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Manager or above
- 1 day ago
- $52.88 – $60.10 / hour
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Incident Management
- Disaster Recovery
- HVAC
- plumbing
- PMP
1 day ago
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Responsibilities:
- Reporting Structure & Stakeholder Engagement
- Reports to: Customer Business Manager (Operations Director) & Customer Business Director (Managing Project Director)
- Directly supervises: Foreman, Building Operators (team of ~10-15, Local 420 Union)
- Collaborates with: Scheduler Planner, Safety Manager, Quality Manager, contractors, customer stakeholders, internal/external teams
- High-Level Role Description:
- The Project Controls Manager is responsible for operational coordination, technical oversight, and workforce management for all facility maintenance and work order activities customer site.
- This role merges strategic planning and frontline leadership to ensure the seamless execution of building operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Technical & Operational Management
- Oversee daily operations of site-based Foremen and union Building Operators, ensuring compliance with service level requirements and union agreements.
- Coordinate, process, and track all work order requests, maintenance activities, and trouble calls using CMMS/QFM and Building Automation Systems.
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, operational contracts, and regulatory documents.
- Assign and schedule work orders, track progress, and oversee final closeout of maintenance tasks.
- Process & Compliance:
- Enforce site-specific union agreements, regulatory/risk management, safety, environmental, and contractual obligations.
- Ensure all documentation (work orders, event reports, incident investigations, closeouts) is accurate, complete, and timely.
- Administer preventive maintenance, asset management, facility optimization, and life cycle planning initiatives.
- Leadership & Training:
- Provide guidance, direction, and support to Foremen and Building Operators.
- Lead safety enforcement, technical and compliance training, hazard assessments, workplace inspections, and incident reporting/resolution.
- Foster a culture of continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
- Communication & Coordination:
- Act as primary point of contact for work order coordination between site staff, contractors, helpdesk, and senior leadership.
- Participate and lead daily/weekly operational meetings, strategic planning sessions, and cross-functional communications.
- Prepare and distribute operational reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Emergency & Incident Management:
- Develop, review, and enforce emergency response procedures and disaster recovery plans.
- Oversee emergency training, coordinate with site staff, emergency services, and regulatory agencies.
- Inventory & Resource Management:
- Manage procurement, inventory, consumables, spare parts, and critical maintenance supplies.
- Oversee inventory audits, contractor engagements, purchase orders, and ensure stock levels and equipment maintenance.
- Planning & Financial Oversight:
- Create and track workforce schedules and utilization/cost data to optimize staffing and expenses.
- Support back-office and helpdesk functions ensuring all site contractual obligations are met.
Requirements:
- Technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, BAS, CMMS/QFM.
- Strong leadership and workforce management for union and non-union staff.
- Excellent organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with regulatory compliance, QA/QC, safety management, and contract administration.
- Ability to review technical documentation, interpret contract provisions, lead process improvements, and manage teams in a unionized environment.
- High initiative, able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Ideal Background: Candidates should have proven experience in facility/project controls management in large, unionized environments such as transportation hubs, stations, hospitals, or large commercial buildings.
- Technical Skills: Look for CMMS/BAS experience and a strong understanding of building systems and regulatory frameworks.
- Leadership: History of effective team leadership, union negotiations, and frontline workforce supervision is essential.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects, manage contractors, and communicate effectively across levels.
- Compliance & Safety: Experience with safety enforcement, documentation, and incident management preferred.
- Certifications: FMP (Facility Management Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional) or LEED.
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Project Controls Manager · ICONMA, LLC