Manager of Construction

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 

Job Description and Qualifications  

Purpose   

• Provide leadership under the direction of   PDO (Project Delivery Organization)   Taiwan EPC General Manager   to   plan, organize, and manage construction resources and field activities   executed within Taiwan   with   full responsibility and accountability on construction safety, quality, schedule, and cost.  

• Manage and drive construction contractors   on construction plans, EHS plans, mobilization plans, etc. and supervise construction contractors for their construction activities to meet committed performance on safety, quality, and schedule.  

• F oster effective working relationships across   site Operation, contractors, Commissioning,   etc.    to develop and encourage consistent work practices and functional tools .  

Nature and Scope  

• This position is   a   manager role for   Taiwan   C onstruction   T eam. The incumbent is accountable for the management of all aspects of construction engineering across the project types from ASU, middle Electronics Tonnage TN/HPN/VSA/PHG to bulk gases and   pipeline . All site construction representative s   (site supervisor s ) and functional construction engineers such as scheduling experts, mechanical superintendent, E&I superintendent, safety superintendent, machinery installation experts , material controllers, etc.,   will directly report to this job holder.  

• Accountabilities of this job holder   include   competence development for s ite construction representative s ,   functional superintendent s ,   and   the   management to ensure and improve our competitiveness and compliance with all   s afety requirements ,   opportunity bidding support, project construction execution support ,   and oversight as well as key skill assessment, resource planning ,   and employee career development.   Additional   specific accountabilities include   P roduct development   supporting,   implementing value engineering into future construction/pre-commissioning,   and   working closely with Proposal Development, Project Management and Plant Design   Functions,   etc.  

• The incumbent is expected to be experts on construction management   to   ensure construction safe ty , cost   in-budget,   and   schedule on-time   through developing more competent internal functional experts and capable site representative s , as well as qualified construction contractors   and   p rovide excellent construction service s   to project execution for the Company.  

• Ensure Air Products global and   reginal   construction procedures, work instructions ,   and job aids   are   fully implemented, such as Construction Execution Plan (CEP), Path of Construction (POC), Construction Readiness Review (CRR )   and   Advance Working Package.  

Principal accountabilities  

• Overall   accountabilities   are   to make sure the construction meets project defined safety, quality,   schedule   and cost target   and e nsure   PDO   policy, engineering procedures ,   and working instructions   for   fully implement ation .  

• Support proposal development activities on biddings, work with proposal engineers and project managers to   align   preliminary construction execution strategy, schedule ,   and key schedule milestone,   and   provide estimation   about costs and   man-hours   for   c onstruction   e ngineering management.   

• Prepare conceptual layout for laydown area and temporary facilities. Work with project manager and procurement to develop contract outsourcing strategy (e.g., fixed price, bill of quantity, reimbursable, cost-plus fixed fee, etc.) and select sub-contractors in bid list with considerations on the capabilities,   previous   history ,   e xperience, closing reports ,   and contractor evaluations.  

• Ensure construction field s   are   adequately staffed   in a timely manner   to support construction   execution after   adequate   training   and pre-trip briefings are given to those deployed to the site and agree on assignment conditions.   

• Ensure   regular   report s   of each site   are   posted   timely   and appropriately , outstanding   issues   to   be   identified ,   such as schedule delay, potential claims, authority issues, industrial relations issues, remedy measures , etc. to   be placed in   a timely   fashion.   

• Oversee, coach, and coordinate work of field representatives   and   e nsure all work procedure s   and instruction s   are   implemented   with high   compliance rate.   

• Develop r esource plan for all committed projects   and   provide demands on contracted employees if necessary.   Identify   high-potential and high- performer   and develop individuals’ career development plans.  

• Regularly inspect and audit sites   and   provide instructions to field   management   improvements and correction advice for non-compliance conditions or behavior.   

• Work closely with Asia   C onstruction   M anager and ensure the global and Asia regional initiatives   are   fully executed and   reported out .   

• Work with HR on employee/ labor issues. Complete employee Performance Development and Review for direct reports.  

• Lead warehouse   supervisors and manage construction materials  

Job Requirements  

The job incumbent is expected   to :  

• Possess   Bachelor or above in engineering major.  

• Be sophisticated on managing/supervising mechanical construction, piping erection, crane lifting, etc.  

• H ave   15~20 - year   work   experience in a similar work environment,   i.e.   Construction Engineering Industry.   

• Demonstrated experience in leading successful teams ,   in particular ,   where   traditional strategies are challenged to enhance competitiveness.   

• Have   demonstrated   skills in strategic thinking, employee development, resource   planning   and development .    

• Be   in depth working knowledge of all of the technologies as well as a comprehensive understanding of key engineering work processes, such as site safety management, construction work process, quality assurance ,   control system, cost control ,   change management,   and   strong skills on schedule control tools operating .      

• Have s trong influencing skills to effectively manage regional activities .    

• Demonstrate a   proven ability to clearly communicate technical issues within the company as well as an ability   to handle multiple demands .  

• Drive for   commitments   that are   essential to successfully fulfill this role .    

• Be able to read, write and speak English and Chinese fluently .  

• Be proficient in   Internet,   Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point , TEAMS, ZOOM, etc.  

• Be s trong   sense   of responsibility and   nice   personality .  

• Be e thical and honest .  

• Have   g ood communication   skill s .  

• Enjoy learning new things, meeting people, taking challenges, stepping out of comfort zone, etc.  

• Be   r esponsiveness   and e nergetic   to   work .  

• Deliver stable and   great performance   under high-tension working environment .  

• Be resilient quickly   while facing challenges .  

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.