Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry, health and the environment. Our company offers innovative solutions based on continuously improving technologies. We produce air gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon and specialty gases, but also other gas solutions such as hydrogen. Our 64,500 employees work for our customers in 78 countries. Dynamic and creative. Innovative and lively.

The position will be based in Dusseldorf, to cover projects within Germany and possibly other countries (Netherland, Belgium, Poland), reporting to CIE’s Energy Transition Delivery Director based in France (Paris). The position requires travels in Europe and regular presence on Site during construction phases (typically twice a month).

Once the project is awarded and handed over to the Project Execution phase, the CI Owner Project Director is responsible for Project Execution, aiming at ensuring excellence in successful investment delivery and ensuring Air Liquide’s commitments toward its customers. When the execution phase is being finalized the Owner Project Director will hand over the newly built plant to the subsidiary plant manager responsible for the plant operations.

As Owner Project Director, your main missions will be as follows :

• Lead Project Development: Direct the creation of the best technical and economic solutions that meet customer needs, supporting the Business Developer

• Ensure Local Compliance: Take charge of integrating local requirements (land, utilities, permits, funding) into the project’s definition and execution.

• Manage Engineering Interfaces: Oversee collaboration with engineering teams to ensure the project’s budget, schedule, and technical scope are met.

• Drive Risk Management: Lead the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of project risks, ensuring proactive management.

• Guarantee Technical Integrity: Ensure the technical consistency of the proposal and alignment with all AL stakeholders.

• Full Project Leadership: Represent the Owner, making key decisions on budget, schedule, risk, and overall project direction, ensuring the investment’s success.

• Ensure HSE Leadership: Take ownership of health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring they are upheld across the project.

• Primary Customer Interface: Serve as the key point of contact for the customer on all technical and project-related matters.

• Oversee Contracts: Manage all EPC contracts, ensuring vendor and subcontractor alignment with the Project Execution Plan.

• Monitor and Report: Regularly track project progress, provide updates to senior management, and present to the Project Steering Committee.

• Supervise Site Coordination: Lead activities related to land, permitting, utilities, and site infrastructure agreements, ensuring timely execution.
  

Are you a MATCH?

• You have an Engineering Diploma

• You have been exposed to site activities and carried out projects in Germany where you managed subcontractors or contractors

• Additionally you directly managed industrial projects in execution phase

• Knowledge of EPC capital project definition and execution

• Technical knowledge consistent with the project scope

• Financial knowledge to contribute optimizing the ROI

• You are fluent in English and German

• You are a results oriented leader, who takes initiative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under a tight schedule

• Mobility to site during construction
  

What makes us special | Our Benefits

A job that makes more than just sense. Because we as a company stand for environmentally friendly products and innovative ideas, you will directly contribute to a healthy planet through your work. This is your unique opportunity with one of the key players for a sustainable industry.

Actively shaping the future. For us, innovation means investing in progress - and that's what we're doing, for example, with more than 300 million euros worldwide around technology solutions for the energy transition and ecological upheaval. Are you with us when we take the next decisive step?

Broadening horizons to amaze. Lifelong learning - not just an empty phrase with us. Because we promote your talents and interests in a targeted manner, whether via e-learning or at the international Air Liquide University. No matter which career path you take with us, we'll help you get ahead.

Made for you. In addition to fair compensation you can expect great benefits: You can look forward to a company pension plan, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, employee discounts and discounted employee shares, and the opportunity to work on a mobile basis.

Arrival made easy: No matter whether you come to us by public transport or by car, thanks to the job
ticket and free parking you can start your working day relaxed.

Well provided for all round: Free coffee, water and fresh fruit as well as a company canteen will ensure your physical well-being, while the employee lounge and fitness room invite you to refuel and switch off.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.