Project Controls Technician

Help drive the success of complex global engineered projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join ABEC, a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, as a Project Controls Technician in Bethlehem, PA. You’ll work at the center of exciting engineering and custom equipment manufacturing projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, and performance stay aligned from kickoff through completion.

About the Role

As a Project Controls Technician, you’ll partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams to provide accurate project tracking, reporting, and analysis. This role offers exposure to high-impact projects, collaboration with global teams, and opportunities to develop expertise in project controls, forecasting, scheduling, and performance analytics.

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 environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

About ABEC

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC combines long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service entire bioprocesses to reduce cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. Products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single-use bioprocess equipment, such as bioreactors, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.