Project Manager Operations Jobs in Durham, CT (NOW HIRING)

Description

 Imagine working for a company that knows their employees are the key to its success, a company that  

provides exceptional results while being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve in research and development; MicroCare LLC is that company. We are a trusted global provider of critical cleaning solutions with a best-in-class employee population. Currently we are searching for a Project Manager to consolidate three active manufacturing facilities into a newly built 200k sq. foot facility.

MicroCare, LLC is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company specializing in cleaning coating and lubricating fluids used in the installation and manufacture of a broad range of products in the electronics, medical, fiber optic and metal fabricating industries. Since 1983 we have pioneered hundreds of environmentally progressive and sustainable products in response to emerging regulatory demands and our customers' evolving cleaning and coating needs.

Voted as one of the best places to work in Connecticut, two years in a row, MicroCare is a company with a heart. At all our facilities in Connecticut and across the globe, we work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, our suppliers and each other. We like to laugh; have fun and we make an important impact. 

MicroCare LLC offers competitive salaries and benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, 401k plan, Holiday and Paid Time Off. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. We are headquartered in central Connecticut accessible from both Greater Hartford and New Haven. This position is located at our New Britain facility.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is a high-visibility, end-to-end ownership role - relocating three facilities into a new 200k square foot build-out location, all responsibilities from finalizing the project plan through facility commissioning, equipment migration, and a stabilized first production run in the new building.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as key point of contact for the relocation of an active, multi-line manufacturing operation.

(approximately 75 employees, in multiple departments) into a new facility of approximately 200,000 square feet.

1.  Develop and maintain the master project schedule, integrating construction, equipment, IT, and operational workstreams.

2.  Sequence move activities to protect customer commitments and minimize production disruption.

3.  Run the project governance cadence - steering committee, weekly contractor reviews, and internal stakeholder meetings.

4.  Identify, document, and drive resolution of risks, issues, and change requests.

5.  Serve as the day-to-day owner's representative on site.

6.  Manage the general contractor against scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

7.  Coordinate directly with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, lighting, low-voltage, and specialty trades as required.

8.  Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications; recommend approval or rejection.

9.  Conduct site walks, develop punch lists, and lead final acceptance.

10.  Own the project budget; track committed, incurred, and forecasted costs against plan.

11.  Maintain a project budget tracker with monthly and cumulative reporting.

12.  Evaluate and negotiate change orders, surface variances early with mitigation options.

13.  Report on financial status to executive leadership on a defined cadence

14.  Plan and lead the physical move of equipment, inventory, and supporting infrastructure.

15.  Coordinate with operations leaders to schedule departmental moves, training, and process re-validation.

16.  Partner with Quality on ISO 9001:2015 recertification activities at the new site

17.  Provide clear, regular status reporting to executive sponsors, operations, finance, quality, and EHS.

18.  Maintain project documentation, drawings, permits, and certificates of occupancy and compliance.

19.  Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE:

• Large scale project planning and execution, managing complex, multi-phase timelines
• Budget development and cost control with resource allocation and prioritization
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Understanding of manufacturing operations with production equipment installation, warehouse and material flow design

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, or a related field; equivalent experience considered

 7+ years of progressive project management experience, including direct ownership of construction or facility projects valued at  $1M or greater with direct experience in a manufacturing or industrial operating environment

 Demonstrated experience managing general contractors and multiple trades on active projects

 Hands-on experience leading at least one comparable facility move, plant startup, or major facility expansion

 Strong budget management skills - forecasting, variance analysis, and change order management

 Proficiency with project scheduling tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and Excel

 Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to executive audiences

 Ability to be on site full-time in Connecticut for the duration of the project

 Standard business hours with extended hours and occasional weekend coverage during critical move milestones

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification

 OSHA compliance knowledge 

 EPA and environmental regulations awareness 

 Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), if applicable 

 Hazard communication and chemical storage requirements

 Experience supporting ISO 9001:2015 certification or recertification

 Experience coordinating IT/OT infrastructure standup as part of a facility project

 Familiarity with EHS requirements typical of light/medium industrial operations

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to walk extensively throughout manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and construction areas, including a large 200,000 sq. ft. facility 
• Standing for extended periods during site inspections, meetings, and project oversight activities 
• Climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms or mezzanine areas as needed 
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach 
• Lift/ carry materials or equipment up to 20-25 pounds occasionally