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 specialized air 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 Project Manager II is to take ownership, initiate, plan, execute, and finalize projects task Independently on a few mediums 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.

• 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.  
       
• Experience using MS Project Scheduling, MS Office, Excel, understanding of ERP. 
 
Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite; ERP systems, ADP, Epicor and/or D365 is beneficial. Familiarity with EPM tools (e.g., Hyperion, TM1, etc.) preferred.

• Customer and Personal Service (intercultural skills, service-minded) - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic, and sub- atomic structures and processes.

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

• Sense of Urgency - Motivated self-starter.

• Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.

• Critical thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Management of Personnel Resources - Leading, motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

• Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. 

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. 

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

• Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Being able to analyze complex challenges by identifying
fundamental drivers, fact finding and creating options based on facts and figures.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. 

• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Abilities In:

• Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide quickly and correctly.

• Organization and prioritization - The ability to prioritize and organize workload with strong attention to details.

• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 

• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. 

• Aptitude for Technology - The ability to apply and improve extensive or in-dept specialized knowledge, skills, and judgement by assessing, and translating information technology into responsive and effective procurement solutions.

 
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.

• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel. 

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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