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Description

Help Drive the Success of Complex Global Engineered Projects

Are you a detail-driven professional who thrives on organization, planning, and keeping projects on track? Do you enjoy turning data into actionable insights and working alongside engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams to deliver world-class solutions?

ABEC, a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, is seeking a Project Controls Technician to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. In this role, you'll be at the center of exciting engineering and custom equipment manufacturing projects, helping ensure schedules, budgets, and project performance remain aligned from kickoff through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with project data, forecasts, schedules, and reporting while making a direct impact on the success of high-profile projects across multiple ABEC locations. 

What You'll Do

As a Project Controls Technician, you'll partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to provide accurate project tracking, reporting, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Microsoft Project to reflect project requirements, milestones, and progress.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings to establish a clear understanding of project scope, budget, schedule, reporting, and change management processes.
• Support Project Managers with project budget management, forecasting, and ERP updates related to approved customer changes.
• Track project labor, material costs, and overall project performance against budgets.
• Gather and coordinate project information from cross-functional teams to create accurate and timely project status reports.
• Monitor project progress and performance using analytical tools and reporting techniques.
• Assist with cost reporting, project invoicing coordination, and financial tracking activities.
• Develop and maintain key project performance metrics and dashboards.
• Partner with Finance and Project Management teams to ensure accurate cost and schedule reporting.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of project controls policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean initiatives, and process enhancement opportunities.
• Provide additional project support and analysis as needed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project planning, project controls, scheduling, cost control, or project management
• Experience supporting large-scale engineering, manufacturing, or technical projects
• Knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Syteline
• Experience within biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or process equipment environments
• Exposure to Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies

Why Join ABEC?

At ABEC, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that support the global biopharmaceutical industry and help bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to complex, high-impact engineering and manufacturing projects
• Collaboration with talented teams across multiple global locations
• Opportunities to develop expertise in project controls, forecasting, scheduling, and performance analytics
• A culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• The chance to make a measurable impact on project success and business performance

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about project planning, analytics, scheduling, and driving successful project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing with ABEC!

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Company Background: 

For over 50 years, ABEC has been 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, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.  

 
Benefits include:

• 10 Paid Holidays and 3 weeks Paid Vacation
• 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
• Discretionary Bonus Program