Director, Large CAP Project Execution

Purpose of Position:

Leadership and accountability for executing assigned projects (generally >35,000,000 in CAPEX) from release through handover to Operations. Execution includes engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, HSEQ, and project reporting.

Support of the Business Development Process of all new capital projects including IC stage gate process and corporate approval process.

Training and Development of Project Managers to support Messer’s business.

Development and implementation of appropriate tools and procedures for Project Execution in conjunction with the Direct of Mid CAP Projects.

Drive the construction and commissioning program for Project Engineering and Execution Americas.

Principal Responsibilities:

Deliver Projects as assigned: Safely; to Specification, on Schedule, on Budget.

Support Project Proposal team with appropriate technical, execution, schedule and cost data

Ensure scope definition is consistent with Messer practices.

Work closely with plant suppliers and Project Proposal team to identify the best execution strategy.

Ensure a consistent approach is adopted for projects such as standards, safety, etc within and across the respective Hub.

Ensure the Vice President, Project Engineering and Execution Americas is properly appraised of short- and medium-term issues with both the members of the team and the proposals/projects in execution.

Review of plant supply contracts in conjunction with Procurement

Departmental cost and discipline management

Development, implementation and application of Department Execution processes, standards and specifications.

Development of the personnel both personally and as a team

Accountable for any project to which he/she is duly assigned

Assist in the development of annual cost center budgets as required.

Approvals for costs and requisitions up to assigned DoA

Interface with key stakeholders for project delivery (Operations, HSEQ, Procurement, Legal, IT, HR, Customers, BD)

Drive proper project reporting for those projects assigned to the Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline.

• In depth knowledge and experience of Project Management and the various execution options.

• At least 10 years’ experience in project execution and management

• Fluency in spoken/written English

• Functional Skills:

Passion for safety

Project Management

Engineering

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Procurement

Human resource

• Managerial Skills:

Ability to delegate

Communication and reporting

Training and organization development, coaching

Commercial, contractual, and technical awareness and appreciation

• Interpersonal Skills:

Proactive attitude

Leadership and influencing

Team oriented

Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Together we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Messer North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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