À propos de ce poste Senior / Lead Facilities Project Manager chez Copeland
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
The Senior / Lead Facilities Project Manager is responsible for leading complex capital projects across Copeland's global manufacturing, laboratory, office, and distribution facilities. Projects include greenfield construction, facility expansions, manufacturing line installations, infrastructure improvements, utility upgrades, sustainability initiatives, and strategic capacity expansions.
This position serves as the project leader from concept through commissioning while partnering with manufacturing, operations, maintenance, EHS, procurement, finance, IT, and external engineering and construction partners to safely deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations.
Depending on qualifications and experience, this position may be filled at either the Senior Facilities Project Manager or Lead Facilities Project Manager level.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Project Planning & Execution:
Lead all phases of complex capital projects including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans.
Prepare Capital Authorization Requests (ARs), business cases, and conceptual cost estimates.
Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, EHS, finance, procurement, and operations to ensure successful project execution.
Manage architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants.
Monitor project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and scope while proactively mitigating project risks.
Minimize manufacturing disruption through strategic planning and execution.
Facilities Engineering & Infrastructure:
Lead projects involving industrial building systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, steam, natural gas, domestic water, fire protection, process utilities, structural systems, and building automation.
Support manufacturing equipment installations and facility modifications.
Evaluate existing infrastructure capacity and identify improvements required to support future manufacturing growth.
Support long-range facility master planning and infrastructure planning.
Sustainability & Standardization:
Lead projects that reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions across global facilities.
Support enterprise energy management initiatives through utility metering, building automation, and energy efficiency improvements.
Partner with the Enterprise Sustainability team to develop standardized engineering practices supporting corporate sustainability objectives.
Promote standardization of facility design, finishes, utility systems, and construction methods across the global manufacturing footprint.
Financial & Vendor Management:
Develop and manage capital project budgets from concept through completion.
Track project expenditures, forecasts, cash flow, and cost variances.
Identify cost savings while maintaining project scope, quality, and schedule.
Support contractor selection, contract negotiations, change order management, and procurement activities.
Develop strong working relationships with engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Risk Management & Compliance:
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and Copeland engineering standards.
Lead design reviews, constructability reviews, and safety reviews throughout project development.
Ensure successful commissioning and turnover of completed projects.
Leadership & Collaboration:
Lead cross-functional project teams without direct reporting authority.
Build strong relationships across manufacturing, operations, engineering, maintenance, procurement, IT, finance, and executive leadership.
Mentor Associate and Project Managers through technical guidance and project leadership.
Promote best practices in project management, engineering standards, and capital project execution.
Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience managing industrial facilities capital projects within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Demonstrated experience leading multiple complex capital projects simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of industrial building systems including electrical, mechanical, structural, plumbing, fire protection, and process utilities.
Experience managing architects, engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Experience developing capital budgets, schedules, and project financial forecasts.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on project workload.
Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM).
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
Experience with industrial manufacturing facility design and construction.
Experience supporting global manufacturing organizations.
Experience with facility master planning and site selection.
Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) and industrial controls.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
Experience with sustainability initiatives, energy management systems, and greenhouse gas reduction projects.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project scheduling software.
Position Level Expectations
Senior Facilities Project Manager:
Independently manages large, complex capital projects.
Serves as project manager from concept through commissioning.
Leads cross-functional project teams across multiple business functions.
Provides technical expertise in facilities engineering and capital project execution.
Supports continuous improvement of project management processes.
Lead Facilities Project Manager:
Performs all Senior Facilities Project Manager responsibilities, plus:
Serves as a technical leader within the Facilities Engineering organization.
Leads the organization's largest, most complex, and highest-risk capital projects.
Mentors Associate, Project, and Senior Project Managers.
Establishes and promotes project management best practices and engineering standards.
Frequently interfaces with executive leadership regarding project strategy, funding, and execution.
Provides technical leadership during planning, design reviews, risk assessments, and project governance activities.
Onsite Work Arrangement:
This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH, conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area’s generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work
About Our Location
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the HVACR Americas business unit. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our products help bring comfort and convenience to commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland 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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