Project Controls Manager jobs in Myrtle Beach, SC

AESC is an exciting global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in more than 700,000 electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S. We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling role to support our US based GID team.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join our team to support Planning and Scheduling. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and performing schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities for proposal and project schedules. Your expertise will contribute to the successful integration of individual discipline schedules into comprehensive project plans. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in standardizing project progress reporting and conrdinating crossfucntional information sharing.

Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrated innovation and attention to detail, particularly in managing highly visible or controversial projects.
• Interface closely with Program Controls Manager / Director for production facilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with stakeholders
• Proficient analytical skills for interpreting data, and comprehensive understanding of technical and legal materials.
• Capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in conducting both in-person and virtual participation activities and meetings.
• Previous experience as a P6 planner on a large construction project is a requirement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide valuable insights and recommendations for planning and scheduling needs, including staffing and project control requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to review design scope criteria and quantities, and contribute to estimating bases development.
• Integrate work scope from various entities into comprehensive project plans.
• Establish project milestones and ensure alignment with project work activities.
• Coordinate and establish appropriate levels of quantification for each discipline or specialty.
• Review and evaluate schedule durations for all disciplines, supporting project milestones.
• Organize and supervise schedule resource loading and leveling, ensuring manpower requirements are aligned with project needs.
• Work collaboratively with departments to understand project schedule requirements and constraints.
• Monitor critical path and schedule performance of the project, providing regular updates and reports.
• Analyze project schedules and identify critical areas, recommending improvement strategies to the project team.
• Lead the development and review of schedule recovery plans, evaluating additional resources and costs required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.