Construction Site Lead - Residence based- US

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (day 1)

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products seeks a Construction Site Lead to oversee field construction activities for major capital projects. You will ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost management while leading a team of managers, superintendents, and subcontractors across locations in the Gulf Coast region.

The role is 100% travel with per diem, typically 1–2 year assignments per site, and requires flexibility regarding location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in heavy industrial, chemical, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or similar construction environments.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a focus on safety, quality, and cost management.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive and enforce a progressive safety program with a zero-incident goal.
• Coordinate activities of multiple subcontractors and site construction team members.
• Lead construction contracts to ensure quality and on-time completion.
• Clear execution obstacles to enable subcontractors to succeed and meet milestones.
• Analyze contractor progress and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Lead RFIs, CCOs, and mitigate cost and schedule issues.
• Collaborate with project team, inspectors, and stakeholders professionally.
• Report and forecast progress using construction productivity software.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction management

Contract management

Project planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

P6

ProCore

Go Completions

Job description

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 Reporting to the Manager of Mega Construction & TAR Projects, the Construction Site Lead provides direct oversight of field construction activities for major capital projects that Air Products will own and operate.

You will be responsible for the successful execution of construction contracts, ensuring outstanding performance in safety, quality, schedule, and cost management.

This is a 100% travel position with per diem. It includes a monthly trip home. Typical assignments are 1-2 years at a single location; however, the candidate should anticipate occasional, short-term assignments, weeks or months, between major projects. Residence on the Gulf Coast may be more convenient, but the candidate may live anywhere. Current needs are in the Texas, Louisiana, and Los Angeles areas, but assignments are not guaranteed. Candidates must be flexible regarding location. Mega projects typically have 2-5 years assignments.

What's In It for You:

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

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance available day 1 of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance (AD&D), supplemental AD&D
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Responsibilities:

• Driving and enforcing a progressive safety program with the goal of zero incidents.
• Working with other Managers & Superintendents as part of a site construction team.
• Planning and coordinating the activities of multiple subcontractors.
• Leading construction contracts to ensure quality and that tasks are completed on time.
• Clearing execution obstacles to provide opportunities for subcontractors to be successful.
• Analyzing contractor progress and developing corrective action plans as the need arises.
• Leading RFIs, CCOs, and mitigating cost and schedule issues.
• Collaborating with the AP Project team, subcontractors, inspectors, and others in a respectful and professional manner.
• Reporting and forecasting progress using construction productivity software.

Must maintain a valid driver's license, a clean driving record and the ability to access and safely operate a reliable personal vehicle on an ongoing basis. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship (e.g. temporary work visa or work permit).

Skills and Abilities

Display all characteristics of being a Leader of Safety on the site and with the workforce. Demonstrate hard-working entrepreneurial-style ownership of their SOW. Implement work practices (e.g. Job Safety Assessments, Safety Audits, Quality Assurance, Security Protocols, and Progress Measurement). Provide daily updates and weekly reports (e.g. weekly meetings notes, general updates, and contract administration, safety, quality, and progress issues). Understand project timing needs and assess and supervise the plan and execution to achieve the required landmarks. Proactively and expediently communicate issues to the Air Products Project Manager and interact with Air Products Procurement Contracts Manager. Handle the turnover of completed construction systems and commissioned system to Air Products. Participate in efforts to improve group work processes and capabilities.

Candidates for this position will be evaluated based on the following:

• An attitude and proven proficiency to deliver Safety on a construction site.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in heavy industrial, chemical, petrochemical, energy, manufacturing, or comparable construction environments.
• A track record of success in safety, quality, contract management, planning, and progress tracking.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A strong dedication to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
• Cross-functional experience in project management, construction strategy or constructability responsibilities within an EPC, construction estimating and take-off, and/or project controls is a plus.
• Experience with P6, ProCore, and/or Go Completions is a plus.
• Construction experience with Air Separation Units or Steam-Methane Reformers is a plus.
• Crane lift supervision is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred; however, a high school diploma is the minimum requirement, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

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. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Employee and Applicant Rights Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At AirProducts, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.

Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.