Project Manager Air Separation Projects

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Reimagine What’s Possible

Air Products owns and operates a diverse portfolio of gas plants, and develops innovative technology, applications, and equipment solutions serving over 30 different industries. We also internally perform the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) of our own plants within our Americas Project Delivery Organization. We are seeking a Project Manager to support our team located at our corporate headquarters in Allentown, PA. For highly qualified candidates, we may consider a working location of Houston, TX.

The types of projects led by this role are primarily related to design and construction of new Air Separation Units, but may also include retrofits, or infrastructure projects (Power, utilities, buildings, modules, etc). Typical travel is expected to be ~25% on average over the project duration (as needed) to engineering offices, supplier shops, module yards, construction site.

Principle Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

As Project Manager, you will be accountable and responsible for leading medium to large capital projects and ensuring successful delivery of project commitments. You will form a strong team across multiple functions and regions and provide them with clear direction to navigate through the entire project life cycle (Kickoff, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Start-up, Handover to Customer, and Warranty period).

You will lead and coordinate various internal and external stakeholders to achieve on-time project completion, within budget, to the satisfaction of the customer, and within acceptable levels of quality without compromising safety and reliability.

The role requires periodic preparation and presentation of project status reports to upper management and the customer (if applicable). The reports include safety information, project execution progress, cost and schedule forecasts, and risks. You will need to succinctly articulate issues and challenges as well as proposed mitigations and resolutions.

You may also support project proposal work by developing the scope and execution strategy, identifying risks, vetting the schedule and costs, and leading review with key stakeholders.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Active Demonstration of Safety Leadership, in order to reinforce strong safety culture, and maintain a safe work environment in all project locations (offices, fabrication shops, construction site)
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and motivation techniques to drive successful project completion.
• Effective coordination of cross-regional resources.
• Strategic planning and risk identification/mitigation.
• Technical and commercial competence.
• Ability to handle complex project situations.
• Strong cross-cultural understanding and proficiency.
• Sound decision making capability.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience leading medium to large capital projects as a Project Manager.
• 15+ years’ working experience in industrial gas or related industry preferred.
• Cryogenic ASU experience strongly preferred.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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