Project Engineering Manager

Air Liquide•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineering Manager manages engineering and procurement for Air Liquide investment projects valued at $60 million to $150 million, following the governance and work processes of Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions. During execution, the role works with the Project Manager or Director to develop the execution strategy, including scope, budget, schedule, assumptions, and risks. The manager is accountable for complete engineering and procurement deliverables being delivered on time, within budget, and to project specifications, and develops scopes of work for construction subcontracts with support from the subcontracts team. The position leads and coordinates engineering and procurement execution across project phases, disciplines, engineering centers, and stakeholders, from design through transfer to Operations. It oversees technical reviews, interfaces, change management, risks, schedules, budgets, reporting, and compliance with safety, quality, contractual, corporate, and regulatory requirements. The role may also support construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities, including coordination of site-related issues. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and requires occasional to frequent travel, estimated at 25%–30% of work time depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible industry experience managing engineering and interfaces for large industrial plants.
In-depth knowledge of work processes across multiple engineering disciplines, including rotating machinery, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation.
Specific experience in 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.
Experience using 3D model review tools used in plant design.
General knowledge of engineering discipline work processes during EPC project execution.
Results-oriented approach, influential team leadership, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong safety and reliability mindset.
Ability to interact positively with clients and maintain positive working relationships at multiple organizational levels.
Leadership and ability to work and make decisions independently and in a matrix team environment.
Very good knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Commercial awareness in managing scope changes during project execution.
Basic knowledge of Google Suite.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and familiarity with reviewing Primavera schedules.
Valid U.S. employment authorization; must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Willingness to travel occasionally to frequently, approximately 25%–30% of work time depending on location.

Nice To Haves

Experience with detailed engineering through EPC, engineering/procurement, project engineering, and field work, including fabrication-site and offshore experience.
Technical background in industrial gases or industrial projects, ideally air separation units (ASUs) or hydrogen/helium facilities.
General understanding of design codes and standards applicable to engineering design and construction of ASUs, hydrogen plants, and petrochemical facilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and schedule management, including preparation of Gantt charts.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Achieve high safety performance by applying project safety rules and ensure safety action plans are defined and implemented.
Ensure compliance with applicable Group standards, systems, regulations, and HSES requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and conduct capitalization reviews and share feedback within the organization.
Develop engineering and procurement execution plans for Pre-FEED, FEED, and project execution.
Manage project execution with a focus on engineering and procurement.
Coordinate and control engineering activities across E&C engineering centers, including design and inputs to subcontracting, fabrication, and installation scopes.
Coordinate engineering work through scheduled completion in accordance with corporate HSES policies, contractual commitments, schedule, and engineering budget.
Review interfaces between technical disciplines and project stakeholders, and coordinate with procurement, legal, business development, Operations, vendors, customers, local administrations, and others through transfer to Operations.
Ensure project design review plans and technical reviews, including HAZOP, P&ID, 3D model, and stage-gate reviews, meet internal and external requirements.
Participate in client and internal technical assessments, including HAZOP, HAZID, operability, and equipment solution or strategy assessments.
Coordinate and supervise project engineers and engineering resources to deliver technical execution within schedule and budget; manage risks, opportunities, changes, and HSES and contractual compliance.
Define engineering organization procedures, issue basic design data, approve general project specifications, and ensure adequate resources and expertise are available.
Manage design change control, identify cost and schedule impacts, and support negotiations with clients.
Select vendors and contractors with support from the procurement group.
Provide timely internal and external reporting on engineering activities to the Project Manager and client.
Coordinate interfaces among engineering disciplines and with other technical disciplines, vendors, licensors, and partners.
Contribute to schedule preparation, monitor schedule execution, and propose corrective actions when needed.
Manage project risks and ensure effective mitigation plans are in place.
Support construction, installation, and commissioning teams in preparing and carrying out site testing, installation, and commissioning plans and procedures, with aftermarket organization support; ensure the design supports constructability, installation, and operability requirements.
Coordinate site-related activities, including RFIs, NCRs, and commissioning planning.
Prepare well-defined scopes of work for civil, mechanical, and E&I construction subcontracts with support from the subcontracts team.