Airgas · 14 hours ago
Project Manager - Operations
Waterford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expAirgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases. The Project Manager - Operations will ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of projects, coordinating tasks and managing budgets while overseeing project documentation and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the timely and cost effective completion of projects
Accountable for results related to on time and on budget completion of projects including scheduling, cost control, and progress monitoring for goal achievement
Work with the Regional Project/Maintenance Manager and Sr. Regional Manager, Operational Excellence to prepare comprehensive action plans for resources such as inventory and equipment
Monitor or update capital expenditure budgets while notifying Airgas management for new funds should the budget accelerate
Coordinate tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation
Create piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s) using AutoCad and verify process equipment matches the P&ID
Prepare all Management of Changes (MOCs) related to the projects and coordinate all of Northeast’s MOCs
Assist with Northeast’s Quality program including ISO/ QC audits and coordinate and assist the operations team with the customer complaint system
Prepare and update P&ID drawings as required
Determine metrics of success for each project
Establish, monitor, and report metrics for all project plan milestones as well as budget figures and compliance issues or findings to leadership
Order inventory and source vendors for cost
Monitor necessary project staff scheduling and overtime levels in order to keep projects on time and within budget
Prepare operations and project status reports such as cost tracking
Maintain proper reconciliation of paperwork/electronic files related to all projects
Maintain all data project requests and supporting documentation in a timely manner and within established quality metrics
Escalate problems to the necessary leader or project owner
Maintain 100% attendance participation at all safety meetings in an attempt to reduce accident frequency ratios
Support and participate in the Health, Safety and Environmental programs and objectives established by the business entity
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required in lieu of degree with relevant experience
Minimum Of 3 To 5 Years Project Control/scheduling Experience
Ability to read blueprints, project schematics and process flow charts
Knowledge of bulk cryogenic installations
Strong working knowledge of project management tools
Proficient in Microsoft MS Office and Google platform products
Ability to exercise independent judgment on matters of significance
Excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to develop systems to keep projects organized
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to use AutoCad and Intelex
Responsibilities of this position typically require the employee to remain seated or stationary for an extended period of time
Position may occasionally be required to transverse through office and/or manufacturing locations
Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information
Position requires the ability to use computer, telephone and operate a motor vehicle
Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information
Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to routinely lift & move between 10-30 pounds up to 10 feet
Job requires reliable transportation, current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration
Job requires visitation to various Airgas and customer sites throughout the region, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility
Ability to plan and see project completion 1-6 months in advance or prior to completion date
Preferred
Bachelor's Administrative/Science degree preferred
Benefits
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
Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
401k plan with company matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
J
Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
Clayton B. Bruner, P.L.L.C.
2025-11-22
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