Project Lead

Air Products Inc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products Inc is seeking a Project Manager to lead initiatives that contribute to major energy projects in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure project objectives meet safety and quality standards, and deliver on-time, within budget results. The role demands a hands-on approach and strong leadership skills to foster a culture of excellence while navigating complex project requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the industrial gas or energy sectors.
• Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team effectively.
• Experience with financial management and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project lifecycle from scope to commissioning.
• Manage contracts and negotiate disputes effectively.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Contract Management

Safety Compliance

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.- Hands-on Project Management

• Take a proactive, hands-on approach to project execution
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from scope development to commissioning
• Ensure safe and successful execution of projects in the field.

2.- Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a diverse team, including project controllers, document controllers, contract managers, and junior project engineers
• Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team

3.- Project Performance Monitoring

• Utilize project metrics to monitor progress effectively
• Hold EPC contractors accountable for maintaining budget and schedule
• Develop and implement specific project execution strategies

4.- Contract Management

Manage contracts throughout project lifecycles

Negotiate and resolve contract disputes and claims effectively

5.- Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate project strategies and status to all stakeholders, including upper management
• Collaborate with various departments (operations, finance, supply chain, safety) to ensure alignment and compliance

6.- Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all contractors and suppliers adhere to Air Products' safety regulations and zero-injury goal
• Conduct and participate in process hazard reviews, HAZOP studies, and cold eye reviews
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping and conduct regular inspections

7.- Resource Management

• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Manage project resource allocation progressively
• Develop accurate estimates, funding documents, schedules, and manpower requirements.

8.- Financial Management

• Provide ongoing forecasts and maintain projects on budget
• Work with procurement and purchasing to negotiate equipment, materials, and services within cost targets

9.- Technical Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal technical resources on project technical and safety issues
• Ensure projects meet operability needs of customers
• Adhere to inherent process safety principles in all design and execution phases

10.- Quality Assurance

• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews
• Close out Operational Readiness Inspections (ORIs) with all actions and recommendations completed before handover.

11.- Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and assess project progress and results
• Conduct "lessons learned" sessions for future improvements

12.- Customer Relations

• Coordinate with customers on third-party project safety compliance and work permitting issues
• Handle high-level communication with customers and internal/external stakeholders

13.- Project Documentation

• Oversee project documentation, ensuring all necessary records are maintained and updated
• Manage project close-out documentation and handover to operations

14.-Technology Integration

• Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP) and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) effectively
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with various departments to ensure integrated project delivery
• Coordinate with Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) 's internal technical resources on complex issues

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.