Construction Manager

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible 

The Construction Manager will support the West Gulf Coast “Project Resources and Outage Support” organization.  This team executes capital projects for Hydrogen/Carbon Monoxide (HyCO) and Air Separation plants from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA. Construction Managers also lead field execution of capital projects during turnarounds in the region (typically 1-2 per year).

Do you have a passion for safety and project management? Air Products seeks a Construction Manager who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership of results, and can plan and execute non-turnaround and turnaround projects.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. We offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental and vision Insurance.
• 401k with 100% vestment on day 1 of employment.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave (8 weeks for both parents).
• Backup child and adult dependent care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Life insurance
• AD&D (Air Products covers basic. Supplemental is available).
• Legal plan & identity theft coverage.
• Many more supplemental benefits are available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Construction Manager will support the West Gulf Coast “Project Resources and Outage Support” organization.  This team executes capital projects for Hydrogen/Carbon Monoxide (HyCO) and Air Separation plants from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA. Construction Managers also lead field execution of capital projects during turnarounds in the region (typically 1-2 per year).

• Champion safety and maintain a “Zero is achievable” attitude in words and actions.
• Provide field supervision / on-site support during field execution (first on site, last to leave).
• Act as the primary point of contact for field contractors.
• Ensure contractor’s workmanship and materials are according to drawings and specifications.
• Support project engineers during scope development, project estimating, and execution planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial plant construction.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial construction management.
• A broad knowledge of industrial construction including pipe fabrication and erection, steel erection, civil installation, and crane work.
• Availability to work on-site a locations in the Houston area ~75% of the time.
• Availability to travel out of town ~15-20% of the time within the region depending on project workload and turnaround assignment.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed (typically during turnarounds but occasionally required for non-turnaround projects).
• Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct safety kickoff meetings with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution.
• Clearly communicate safety goals – 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids.
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with craftsmen.
• Confirm contractor awareness of AP Safety Standards.
• Complete safety and JSA audits daily during field execution.
• Participate in the safe work permit issuance process with the operations team.
• Attend and contribute to monthly team safety meetings.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

• Ability to work independently.
• Work professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, the business area, and contractors.
• Utilize positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accept direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Ability to remain calm in demanding situations.

EXPECTED CONDUCT:

• Maintain high ethical standards (uncompromising on worker safety and regulatory compliance)
• Pass criminal background check.
• Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management.

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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
  
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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