Project Manager II - CECO Environmental

CECO is a leading, environmentally focused diversified industrial company, delivering innovative solutions that protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment worldwide. With more than 150 years of history and deep application expertise, CECO serves a broad range of industries, including air, water, and energy transition markets. Our legacy began in 1869 with the founding of the Dean Brothers Pump Company, addressing high-temperature pumping challenges. A century later, Claremont Engineering was established, evolving into CECO Environmental. Today, CECO proudly encompasses over 20 trusted brands, each committed to providing solutions that safeguard people, the environment, and industrial operations. 

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Emissions Control plays a critical role in delivering specializedair solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship. 

The role of the Sr. Project Manager is to take ownership, initiate, plan, execute, and finalize projects task Independently on a few medium to large projects from inception to completion. 

This position is responsible for the leadership of projects that are cross functional and have a relative degree of complexity. This position is knowledgeable of best practices of project management and fabrication industry and responsible for the overall health of the project, ensuring that requirements/deliverables are established and met for all stake holders such as Customer, Management and the project is delivered before schedule and below budget. This also includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and Vendors in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee technical and quality control throughout its life cycle.         

The Project Manager is responsible for the technical design and engineering schedule internally and with vendors for all Emission related projects which will encompass multiple engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, structural, electrical, controls) in which the Project Manager is either directly or indirectly involved. He/she will interface with an internal fabrication shop, external fabricators, external engineered-component suppliers, and third-party engineers. The Project Manager will be responsible for multiple projects running concurrently.   

Your Responsibilities Will Be: 

• Manage Emission systems projects for a variety of industry applications including Energy, HRSG or Simply Cycle power plants, Refinery.      
• Documents and manages the scope and detailed requirements through the life of the project.
• Works with Engineering group in the generation of document deliverables as well as with customers to obtain approval of proposed design.         
• Responsible for all commitments in the schedule. Communicates and follows up regularly with team members to ensure tasks are completed according to plans.
• Collaborates with project engineering to maintain schedule and seek out change orders. 
• Develops project plans for schedule, resources, and budget. 
• Collaborates with resources managers, lead team members, Finance, and executives.
• Reports status to project stakeholders through multiple formal communication methods (e.g, monthly status reports, bi-weekly snapshot reports, project plan updates) and informal methods (e.g, ad-hoc requests and email). 
• Communicates effectively with project team members, management, and project stakeholders on project goals & objectives status, issues, risks, potential mitigation solutions. 
• Monitors actual project hours and costs against the project/program estimates and budget. 
• Makes decisions on final Subcontractor selections based on total cost of ownership and ensuring project goals are met. Communicates via weekly calls or in person visit or other methods to ensure vendor progress is satisfactory. Provides technical support for fabricators during the construction of equipment. Holds subcontractors responsible & accountable for their product.        
• Leads logistic preparations, field installation support and coordinates commissioning of the equipment so the project can be closed with invoices paid in full, lessons are learned, and the customer is satisfied. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in Energy or Emission Controls or Refinery or Structural steel fabrication and BS degree in Mechanical, Business, Industrial or Project Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.         
• Knowledgeable of industry processes, mechanical, structural, electrical, instrument, and controls with ability to interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, detailed fabrication drawings, create field erection procedures.          
• Ability to overcome obstacles to achieve goals and adapt to a changing environment.         
• Ability to travel, as required.         
• Experience using MS Project Scheduling, MS Office, Excel, understanding of ERP.      

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in Engineering design, and / or commercial industrial manufacturing industry with field engineering construction activities, commissioning, Startup, etc.          
   

ADA Requirements:  

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.  

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods. 

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.  Visits to our manufacturing facility and suppliers’ facilities is required to monitor active projects and address design issues. 

• Compliance with company attendance standards.  

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

We Offer: 

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.  

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.  

ABOUT US 

CECO’s Commitment to Our People 

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO. 

ABOUT CECO 

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets. 

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. 

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