Job Description and Qualifications Who are we At Air Products, we have been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 21,000 employees and operations in over 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services.
- An opportunity exists at the Operations Project Group, Europe for the position of Plant Project Manager.
What is the role As a Project Manager you are a member of Operations Project Group, IG Europe and responsible for executing assigned projects and achieving project goals in support of the business areas.
You will provide leadership for the development, execution and control of assigned proposals and projects with the ultimate goal of achieving project completion on time, within budgets, to the satisfaction of the customer, and at acceptable levels of quality without compromising safety or reliability. Project scopes of supply may vary widely, but will generally include equipment supply, engineering design, construction, and start-up services. The projects assigned to this position are typically the largest capital value and most complex that the group executes.
Typical project activities include: Technical liaison to the business areaCustomer's single point of contact for communication and resolution of project issuesReview and interpretation of customer RFQsAccountable for the definition of scope of supply and preparation of customer proposalsResource planning, defining and leading a project teamSystem design and specificationEquipment procurement, fabrication, and drawing packagesValue engineering, scope of supply documentationContractor procurement, construction procurement and managementSystem commissioning and start-upProject status and close out reportsAdditional activities will be to:
Play a dual role as project development and project execution manager.Execute projects in any European country as required and agreed.Have responsibility for leading a project team in defining and completing an agreed upon scope of supply, performing and/or coordinating resources to complete the design, procurement fabrication, installation, start-up and commissioning tasks.Assume ownership of the project safety, budget, schedule, and technical quality to achieve the project and business objectives established at the start of the project.A typical project team consists of a matrixed organization and may also include external contractors and consultants. Work closely with the business area and line management to develop the opportunity into a well-defined estimate that meets the requirements of the scope of supply. Provide technical point of contact to the business area for assigned projects. Ensure that proposals and projects comply with company standards and procedures. Report to management and stakeholders on project status. Coach and mentor junior Project Engineers and Graduates.
What you will bring Project management experience of executing projects on brown field sites with a sharp focus on costs, schedule, safety and quality.
You will have a proactive approach to change and a structured approach to change management, both customer driven and project variations and the ability to work within a team framework with other internal disciplines (e.g., accounting, purchasing, law department, commercial groups) and with external contacts (e.g., customers, contractors, legal entities, equipment vendors).
Besides this, you'll have:
Knowledge of IG Supply Chain and Operations engineering and/or GEMTE work processes10+ years Project Management experienceBroad general technical knowledge and principles, i.e., Process, Machinery, Electrical, PICS. Seasoned professional, technically astuteLeadership in safety, cost, scope definition and executionAdequate and timely coordination for members of the project to meet the project's goalsAbility to provide a mature and steady presence to coordinate the project teamAbility to distinguish between the contractual needs and desires of the customer to manage and resolve scope issues that may ariseSkills for negotiating, resolving differences, and developing consensus to secure win/win agreementsAbility to attain, share and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills within the groupStrong teamwork skillsGood interpersonal, organizing and coordinating skillsCoaching and development skillsAbility to communicate and work cross functionally inside of Air Products and customersAbility and willingness to travel for shorter (days) site inspections and longer (weeks) plant construction periodsWhat we offer you At Air Products...
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