A Project Controls Manager is needed for a company that produces electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings in the Philadelphia, PA area. This job provides strategic and operational leadership for facility maintenance by overseeing a unionized workforce, managing work orders and technical systems, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and regulatory compliance standards.
location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $52.88 - 60.10 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Reporting Structure and Stakeholder Engagement
- Reports to the Customer Business Manager and Customer Business Director
- Directly supervises Foremen and a team of Building Operators
- Manages a team of approximately 10 to 15 staff within the Local 420 Union
- Collaborates with the Scheduler Planner, Safety Manager, and Quality Manager
- Works with contractors, customer stakeholders, and internal or external teams
- Responsible for operational coordination and technical oversight
- Oversee workforce management for all facility maintenance
- Manage work order activities at the customer site
- Merge strategic planning with frontline leadership
- Ensure seamless execution of building operations and maintenance
- Maintain regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee daily operations of site-based Foremen and union Building Operators
- Ensure compliance with service level requirements and union agreements
- Coordinate, process, and track all work order requests
- Manage maintenance activities and trouble calls using CMMS and QFM
- Utilize Building Automation Systems for operational tasks
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and operational contracts
- Review and understand regulatory documents
- Assign and schedule work orders and track progress
- Oversee final closeout of maintenance tasks
- Enforce site-specific union agreements
- Manage regulatory, risk management, safety, and environmental obligations
- Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and timely
- Handle work orders, event reports, incident investigations, and closeouts
- Administer preventive maintenance and asset management programs
- Oversee facility optimization and life cycle planning initiatives
- Provide guidance, direction, and support to Foremen and Building Operators
- Lead safety enforcement and technical compliance training
- Conduct hazard assessments and workplace inspections
- Manage incident reporting and resolution
- Foster a culture of continuous process improvement
- Promote operational excellence within the team
- Act as the primary point of contact for work order coordination
- Liaise between site staff, contractors, helpdesk, and senior leadership
- Participate in and lead daily or weekly operational meetings
- Engage in strategic planning sessions
- Facilitate cross-functional communications
- Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
- Develop, review, and enforce emergency response procedures
- Manage disaster recovery plans
- Oversee emergency training for site staff
- Coordinate with emergency services and regulatory agencies
- Manage procurement and inventory processes
- Track consumables, spare parts, and critical maintenance supplies
- Oversee inventory audits and contractor engagements
- Process purchase orders
- Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment maintenance
- Create and track workforce schedules
- Monitor utilization and cost data to optimize staffing
- Support back-office and helpdesk functions
- Ensure all site contractual obligations are met
- Possess technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical systems, BAS, CMMS, and QFM
- Show strong leadership and workforce management for union and non-union staff
- Exhibit excellent organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Have experience with regulatory compliance and QA/QC processes
- Understand safety management and contract administration
- Review technical documentation and interpret contract provisions
- Lead process improvements in a unionized environment
- Work independently with minimal oversight
- Seek candidates with facility or project controls management experience
- Look for backgrounds in large, unionized environments like transportation hubs or hospitals
- Prioritize experience with CMMS and Building Automation Systems
- Require a strong understanding of building systems and regulatory frameworks
- Ensure a history of effective team leadership and union negotiations
- Confirm ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects
- Verify experience with safety enforcement and incident management
- Look for FMP, PMP, or LEED certifications
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
