Sr. Contracts Manager

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Air Products is a world-leading Industrial Gases company having both process gas applications and gasification technology that has been in operation for over 75 years. We have multiple product lines, over 750 production facilities in over 50 countries, and serve over 30 different industries, crafting broad opportunities for growth and development. And, we are growing!

We pride ourselves on being an innovative technology company that cultivates an environment of collaboration and inclusion. We need and seek out people who are dedicated and driven to create the future. People with passion and dedication to get it right and a never-ending desire to innovate, learn, improve, and supply. Sound like you?

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match 
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time 
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance 
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage 
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for a field assignment located at our Gonzalez, LA facility.  As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be one of the lead contract managers at the jobsite where your primary responsibilities will include managing up to four (4) Contracts Administrators, coordination with construction management, and provide regular reports to home office management regarding progress, claims, delays, etc.  You will also be responsible for managing the General Contractor / Mechanical, Electrical, & Instrumentation (ME&I) construction contract.  

Candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or other technical areas, 20 years of work experience including 15 years in construction related function. Candidate will have a demonstrated record of team leadership, leading sophisticated projects and of achieving results.  Candidate must have experience managing construction contracts in excess of $200 Million USD. 

Nature and Scope

The incumbent is accountable for developing, negotiating, implementing, and maintaining competitively helpful construction contracts, ensuring the execution strategy is best aligned to marketplace dynamics. The incumbent will be required to have intimate knowledge of construction supply markets globally. This position supports supplier/contractor relationship management to ensure alignment with Product Line strategies. This position challenges technical specifications, commercial practices, construction practices and business processes with a focus on driving cost-effective operations. Strong sourcing, contractual writing and negotiating skills are required. Procurement, construction management or project management experience is required to be proficient in setting the best strategies and securing the right contractors to bid Air Product projects on a global basis.

 

Principal Accountabilities

• Embody the 4S culture of Safety, Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence
• Exemplify the Air Products leadership competencies daily: Lead & Inspire; Manage Execution; Strategic Attitude
• Execute source process by developing, negotiating, implementing, and sustaining supply contracts in the construction arena consistent with business requirements.
• Execute the sourcing work process in accordance with the Air Products approved work processes
• Supervise, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers on a global basis to improve demonstrate and minimize risk.
• Lead multi-functional teams involved in supplier discovery and optimizing Air Products’ construction spend
• Work closely with supported businesses and functional organizations to ensure stability and cost efficiency of supply.
• Bring innovative supplier solutions to improve value proposition across the supply chain.
• Lead supplier performance and maintain interface within supplier’s organization.
• Collaborates effectively with other members of their global sourcing team to ensure construction sourcing work practices are detailed, implemented and followed by the Regional Procurement Centers.
• Attract, retain, and develop a staff of premier strategic sourcing professionals.
• Use the S&OP work process to lead resources to support new bid and project work.
• Set a leadership example by encouraging a team environment that values diversity and inclusion
• Mentoring, develop and performance lead through regular coaching, feedback review.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Team leadership
• Construction contracts expertise
• Excellence in supplier negotiation
• Strong external focus
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive collaborator
• Ability to achieve assigned results
• Strong influencing, coaching, communication, and facilitative skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Change management
• Strong work process knowledge of systems and solutions

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• BS Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or other technical area plus 20+ years’ experience, including people management.
• Master of Business Administration degree can be useful.
• 15 years’ experience as a construction professional
• Experience managing construction contracts in excess of $200M USD

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.  

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At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

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