Project Director

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting-edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology, we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.

Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long-term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The Project Director will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing detailed engineering, monitoring equipment fabrication activities, establishing and implementing subcontract plans, monitoring contractor schedules and progress, and reporting on the status of projects to corporate management. The individual will promote a strong safety culture through all phases of project execution and strict compliance with quality requirements.
The Project Director carries out the Projects in accordance with the contractual commitments, ensuring that the Projects team is familiar with the contractual features that affect them, paying special attention to the analysis of risks and opportunities, ensuring up-to-date and accurate information, monitoring the Projects schedule and cost, meeting Quality and HSE levels that have been set in such a way as to fulfill both the Owner Representative's and Air Liquide Entity's expectations.
WORK RELATIONS
Reporting Line: E&C Houston VP - Projects Execution

Directly supervises (operationally): Project Manager (if required), Engineering Manager, Procurement Manager, Interface Manager, Document Control, Construction Manager, Subcontracts Manager assigned to the project.

Project Director works with Air Liquide E&C Operations team members, Project Control team, Process & Technology, Procurement, Contract Management, Operations Controls, CI Americas.

Key interactions externally: EPC or partners on the projects, subcontractors and suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Successful candidate will represent the business unit interests in the development and the execution of large and complex projects ($200 million to $750 million).

Assist project and business development teams to identify, budget, and plan project solutions that maximize the competitiveness of Air Liquide's commercial offer to the end customer.

Plan project execution according to Project Management Institute practices and Air Liquide's procedures.

Lead a multi-national project execution team with representatives from multiple business entities.

Participate in required engineering review meetings at foreign company locations (China, UAE, Germany, France, etc.).

Create and maintain a comprehensive project risk register and actively manage identified risks and opportunities.

Participate in negotiation and execution of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.

Implement tracking and progress reporting using metrics and dashboards to communicate the status of projects to upper management.

Participate in the setup of a baseline project schedule and monitoring of progress with respect to this schedule.

Work with regulatory bodies to obtain required permits and licenses.

Lead the project team in the creation of discipline subcontract packages (piling, civil, mechanical, and E&I), participate in contractor pre-bid and clarification meetings, and take on the leading role in contractor selection.

Negotiate construction contracts with the help of the subcontracting department and Air Liquide legal team.

Oversee the construction team leading all onsite construction activities and monitor compliance with the contract.

Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks during project development and execution phases.

Drive a culture of teamwork between operations, engineering, construction, and project delivery teams.

Ensure the use of proper construction techniques and enforce adherence to proper quality standards.

Prepare internal and external monthly project reports complying with Air Liquide E&C processes and procedures.

Analyze, negotiate, and execute construction subcontract change orders.

Monitor and champion safety performance through all aspects of the project, especially at the construction site.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Launch and organize the Projects, establishing the budget and the Project control program, monitor its evolution, and take corrective measures when required, launch the Project Execution Plan.

Ensure quality of service and compliance with the contractual requisites. Establish the means of self-inspection that deems necessary to achieve the quality goals which have been stipulated.

Manage the Contract conditions, controlling the execution of jobs within the service area offered and identifying changes of scope with regard to the contractual requirements.

Establish and build up Owner Representative relations. Deal with Owner Representative petitions and negotiate possible variations to the contract with the Owner Representative.

Management and forecasting of project resource requirements.

Ensure that the requirements of the Projects Execution Plan and its associated Procedures, specific to the Project, are known and followed.

Ensure Value Engineering/Capital efficiency initiatives are thoroughly investigated and implemented and encourage the concept of "Continuous Improvement" (CIMP) and lessons learned among all project members.

Ensure compliance with established contract requirements, Owner Representative requirements, Project coordination procedure, HSE, quality, and the balance of Project Plans.

Ensure all procurement and subcontract bidding complies with Air Liquide policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Are you a MATCH?
Education and Experience:
The Project Director within Air Liquide E&C Americas shall have the following qualifications:
B.S. in Science or Engineering from an accredited college or university required; Advanced degree is preferred.

Minimum 15-20 years of work experience in an engineering discipline, project engineering within an EPC organization, project management, construction, or equivalent, with additional exposure to business development, procurement, and operations.

The Project Director will be competent in conflict resolution and crisis management. Previous military experience is a plus; acted as Coach/Mentor for PMs and contributed to the development of PMs.

Possess the ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of organization both verbally and in writing.

Be willing to share personal technical knowledge with and foster the development of other team members.

Candidate has to demonstrate the ability to plan ahead and understanding of all facets of the construction process.

Be viewed as an established leader and have the ability to lead individuals without an administrative chain of command.

Have the ability to travel internationally and domestically with up to 30% of time spent on the road (local and International) and construction site.

Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively, and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success, and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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