Manager of Construction

Job Description and Qualifications

Purpose 

• Provide leadership under the direction ofPDO (Project Delivery Organization)Taiwan EPC General Managertoplan, organize, and manage construction resources and field activitiesexecuted within Taiwanwithfull responsibility and accountability on construction safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

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

• Foster effective working relationships acrosssite Operation, contractors, Commissioning,etc. to develop and encourage consistent work practices and functional tools.

Nature and Scope

• This position isamanager role forTaiwanConstructionTeam. 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 andpipeline. All site construction representatives(site supervisors) 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 holderincludecompetence development for site construction representatives,functional superintendents,andthemanagement to ensure and improve our competitiveness and compliance with allsafety requirements,opportunity bidding support, project construction execution support,and oversight as well as key skill assessment, resource planning,and employee career development.Additionalspecific accountabilities includeProduct developmentsupporting,implementing value engineering into future construction/pre-commissioning,andworking closely with Proposal Development, Project Management and Plant DesignFunctions,etc.

• The incumbent is expected to be experts on construction managementtoensure construction safety, costin-budget,andschedule on-timethrough developing more competent internal functional experts and capable site representatives, as well as qualified construction contractorsandprovide excellent construction servicesto project execution for the Company.

• Ensure Air Products global andreginalconstruction procedures, work instructions,and job aidsarefully implemented, such as Construction Execution Plan (CEP), Path of Construction (POC), Construction Readiness Review (CRR)andAdvance Working Package.

Principal accountabilities

• Overallaccountabilitiesareto make sure the construction meets project defined safety, quality,scheduleand cost targetand ensurePDOpolicy, engineering procedures,and working instructionsforfully implementation.

• Support proposal development activities on biddings, work with proposal engineers and project managers toalignpreliminary construction execution strategy, schedule,and key schedule milestone,andprovide estimationabout costs andman-hoursforconstructionengineering 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,previoushistory,experience, closing reports,and contractor evaluations.

• Ensure construction fieldsareadequately staffedin a timely mannerto support constructionexecution afteradequatetrainingand pre-trip briefings are given to those deployed to the site and agree on assignment conditions. 

• Ensureregularreportsof each sitearepostedtimelyand appropriately, outstandingissuestobeidentified,such as schedule delay, potential claims, authority issues, industrial relations issues, remedy measures, etc. tobe placed ina timelyfashion. 

• Oversee, coach, and coordinate work of field representativesandensure all work proceduresand instructionsareimplementedwith highcompliance rate. 

• Develop resource plan for all committed projectsandprovide demands on contracted employees if necessary.Identifyhigh-potential and high-performerand develop individuals’ career development plans.

• Regularly inspect and audit sitesandprovide instructions to fieldmanagementimprovements and correction advice for non-compliance conditions or behavior. 

• Work closely with AsiaConstructionManager and ensure the global and Asia regional initiativesarefully executed andreported out. 

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

• Lead warehousesupervisors and manage construction materials

Job Requirements

The job incumbent is expectedto:

• PossessBachelor or above in engineering major.

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

• Have15~20-yearworkexperience in a similar work environment,i.e.Construction Engineering Industry. 

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

• Havedemonstratedskills in strategic thinking, employee development, resourceplanningand development.  

• Bein 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,andstrong skills on schedule control tools operating.  

• Have strong influencing skills to effectively manage regional activities.  

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

• Drive forcommitmentsthat areessential to successfully fulfill this role.  

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

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

• Be strongsenseof responsibility andnicepersonality.

• Be ethical and honest.

• Havegood communicationskills.

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

• Beresponsivenessand energetictowork.

• Deliver stable andgreat performanceunder high-tension working environment.

• Be resilient quicklywhile facing challenges.