Director, Large CAP Project Execution

Description

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.

The salary range for this position is $147,000-$216,000 . Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

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.

Required Skills

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

• Fluency in spoken/written English

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline.

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

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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