Project Controls Engineer

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Controls Engineer is responsible for lead cost control, budgeting / estimating, forecasting, change management, and purchase-to-pay functions across a portfolio of industrial capital projects.

The Project Controls Engineer will establish and enforce standardization in project controls. He/she will serve as the analytical engine driving data-informed decisions for project managers and Project Group Leadership.

The Project Controls Engineer has end-to-end accountability for the integrity, consistency, and effectiveness of Project Controls processes from project development through close-out.

The Project Controls Engineer's role is to ensure that projects are predictable and delivered as sold.

Location: This position can be based out of one of our primary corporate hubs in Radnor, PA, Houston, TX, Independence, OH, or Montreal, QC. Qualified candidates interested in a remote work arrangement may also be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership & Governance:

• Mentor and functionally support cost controller(s). Allocate resources across the project portfolio according to project complexity and phase.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain Airgas' project controls policies, procedures, tools, and guidelines across all capital projects. Drive continuous improvement for the project controls competency via lessons learned.
• Act as the single point of contact to liaison with the Finance department and Business Service Center team.

Portfolio Budgeting, Cost Control & Change Management:

• Provide overall project cost, estimating, progress measurement, and change management leadership and expertise.
• For large or complex projects, serve as the lead cost controller to develop and manage project budgets, track costs against forecasts, identify variances, and partner with project managers to implement corrective actions. Lead the capitalization and close out process.
• Manage and report the total portfolio key performance indicators including portfolio updates, variance analysis, cost and schedule forecasts, and actively support project and portfolio review meetings.
• Lead the formal Change Management process to evaluate the scope, schedule, and cost impact of potential project changes prior to authorization ensuring all changes are documented, evaluated and reflected in project plans.
• Analyze and validate project estimates, using internal benchmarks, prior to all investment decisions. Validation includes a basis of estimate.
• Review cost and schedule submittals prepared by engineering and construction contractors to ensure appropriate level of details and structure are applied for effective progress monitoring and project control.

Reporting & Executive Analysis:

• Deliver transparent, actionable projects and portfolios performance reports, S-curves, and KPI dashboards (e.g., via Power BI/SAP) for senior leadership and site operations.
• Manage and update all key performance indicators for the portfolio reporting and department scorecard.
• Manage the internal staffing plan, forecasting and modeling resource needs. Maintain the internal project time keeping system.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• 8-12+ years of total experience in project controls
• Prior experience within industrial gas, chemical processing, oil & gas, process industries, EPC execution, or heavy industrial capital builds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Up to 15%

TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Superior interpersonal and demonstrated facilitation skills, including the ability to motivate and influence others, build effective interpersonal relationships, and be able to foster and contribute to a positive and productive team environment
• Creative and innovative, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in work style to better respond to multiple requests/tasks and handle sudden changes in priorities. Able to embrace and participate in change initiatives
• Experience and proficiency in cost estimating techniques and understanding of estimate accuracy at various project stages.
• Able to make timely decisions and manage multiple tasks and prioritize/delegate work effectively
• Ability to prepare and deliver training on project controls subjects to a diverse audience
• Strong analytical skills with a rigorous and methodical approach. Utilization of AI tools preferred.
• Proficient with SAP ERP system. SAP S/4HANA preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Certification(s) Preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preferred

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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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 to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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