Entity Description:
Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing market place.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW at Air Liquide?
You possess the rare ability to master and optimize Project Control for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) investments in the energy and heavy engineering sector.
This global directorial role is not a mere run mode position, but a high-impact transformation mission, designed for an expert who wishes to define the standards of tomorrow.
Join us to put your know-how to work on the major challenges of the energy transition.
As the Global Project Control Director, you are not just a process guarantor; you are a global Business Process Owner (BPO).
You will assist more than 1,500 engineers on major global projects (recent examples : Portos, Elygator, Normand'Hy, Grandpuits, Exxon etc.).
Your dual mission, essential to the success of our critical projects, is structured around two major areas, firmly establishing your role as a #Careerthatmatters:
- Transformation and Harmonization (70% of the mission):
Defining Standards :
Acting as BPO for the strategic ALign program to structure and harmonize Project Control processes (scheduling, cost control outside of finance, productivity measurement).
Skill Enhancement :
Designing and delivering training to increase the maturity of regions and engineering centers worldwide, ensuring seamless cooperation.
- Operational Expertise and Consulting (30% of the mission):
Expert-Consultant Role :
Rapidly intervening (quick on-site assessments) as a high-level expert to resolve complex execution issues on multi-center projects.
Direct Support: Providing concrete assistance and solutions to regional teams, getting directly involved in field issues (engineering, procurement, subcontractor negotiation).
Are you a MATCH?
We are looking for a technical leader with over 10 years of experience in an EPC environment, renowned for their expertise and soft skills:
- Undisputed Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of EPC project control, critical path analysis, and ratios (Engineering/Construction/Procurement). Ability to measure contractor productivity.
- Transversal Skills and Communication:
Excellent communication skills, a community-oriented mindset to bring regions onboard and foster cooperation. Imposing one's opinion is forbidden; expertise serves consensus and shared discipline.
- Commitment and Versatility (Hands-on):
Willingness to be versatile and directly involved with projects and the field, moving away from a simple reporting function.
Management: Ability to manage a small team of two specialists (one for consolidated reporting, one for data management).
Willingness to travel internationally regularly (approximately 4 to 6 trips per year, plus emergency travel) for assessment and support missions.
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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.
