Airgas · 5 hours ago
Project Engineering Manager
Houston, TX (HO)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAir 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. The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for managing engineering and procurement of Air Liquide investment projects, ensuring successful delivery of engineering and procurement deliverables on time and according to project specifications.
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Responsibilities
Develop Engineering/Procurement execution plan for the Pre-FEED/FEED and project. Manage the project execution with key focus on Engineering and procurement
Coordinating and controlling engineering activities with different E&C engineering centers, in charge of design, input to scope of work for subcontracting & fabrication and Installation of an entire project (or portion of project) up to the scheduled completion, in accordance with Air Liquide HSES corporate policies, contractual commitments (design data, codes, classes etc.), schedule and Engineering budget
Critically reviewing interfaces between technical disciplines and/or project stakeholders. Work with all project stakeholders (procurement, legal, BDs, Operations, vendors, customers, local administrations…) up to transfer to Operations
Ensure the compliance of the project to applicable Group standards, rules and systems and to the relevant external rules and regulation
Ensures project design review plans and technical reviews (HAZOP, P&ID, 3d model and stage gate reviews) are being performed to meet internal and external requirements
Participates in client and internal technical assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, Operability, and equipment solution/strategies
Ensures technical project execution within time and engineering budget by coordinating and supervising project engineers and engineering resources, managing risks/opportunities, changes and monitoring compliance with Airliquide HSES requirements and contract commitment
Defines engineering organization procedures, issues the basic data for design and approves general project specifications, ensuring that adequate resources and expertise are available for the area under his/her responsibility
Manage design change management process, identify impacts on cost and schedule and support negotiation(s) with the client (internal or external)
Select vendors, contractors with the support of the procurement group
Ensures timely internal and external reporting on engineering activities to project manager and client
Ensures coordination of interfaces among engineering disciplines and with other technical disciplines, vendors, licensors, and partners
Contributes to schedule preparation, actively controls schedule execution and proposes corrective actions when needed
Manage risks and ensure that effective mitigation plans are in place
Extensive knowledge of Air Liquide organization and work processes
Demonstrated ability and extensive experience in leading resolution of complex technical issues involving multiple engineering disciplines
General understanding of Design Codes and Standards applicable to engineering design and construction of ASUs, Hydrogen plants and petrochemical facilities
Assists, as relevant, in construction, installation and commissioning teams in preparing and executing site testing, installation, and commissioning plans/procedures with aftermarket organization support, ensuring constructability, installability and operability of the design in accordance with project requirements
Coordinating site related activities (RFIs, NCRs, Commissioning planning)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering) required
At least 10 years of progressively responsible industry experience in managing engineering/interfaces for large industrial plants
Experience with detailed engineering with EPC, Engineering/Procurement, project engineering and field experience (fabrication site and offshore)
In-depth knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines (Rotating Machinery, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation) work process with specific experience on design, erection and commissioning of large static and rotating equipment
In-depth knowledge of Air Liquide engineering design standards and procedures covering all engineering disciplines
Prior experience in using 3D Model Review tools used in plant design
Technical background in industrial gas, industrial projects, ideally in ASUs, H2/He facilities
General knowledge of work processes of engineering disciplines during execution of EPC projects
Results oriented. Influential team leadership skills, good interpersonal and communication skills
Strong safety and reliability mindset
Proven ability to interact positively with clients and maintain positive working relationships at multiple levels of the organization
Demonstrated leadership and the ability to work and make decisions both independently and within a matrix team environment
Very good knowledge of project management methodology tools and techniques
Commercial awareness for managing scope changes during project execution
Basic knowledge of Google Suite
Proficiency in Microsoft Project with schedule management skills for preparation of gantt charts is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and familiar with review of Primavera schedule
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
J
Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
Clayton B. Bruner, P.L.L.C.
2025-11-22
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