
Owner Project Manager (m/f)
Key Skills
Job Description
Hoe zal je bijdragen en groeien in deze functie?
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on professional with deep expertise in project execution and on-site technical problem-solving. In this role, you will represent the asset owner, directing all project activities, managing cross-functional resources, driving contractor performance, and ensuring both internal stakeholder and client satisfaction from early development through field execution, handover, and final asset capitalization.
- End-to-End Delivery & P&L: Lead and execute industrial projects from development to closeout, taking full accountability for HSES, quality, schedule, budget/P&L, and client satisfaction in line with Air Liquide policies.
- Gate Governance & Stakeholder Alignment: Lead Project Steering Committees to secure Stage-Gate approvals and maintain transparent reporting across all key stakeholders.
- Engineering & Procurement: Define technical specifications, work packages, and redlined drawings/P&IDs; review vendor documents and coordinate equipment procurement and subcontractor packages.
- Field Execution & Problem Solving: Supervise on-site construction, conduct surveys to optimize piping/cabling layouts, and resolve technical bottlenecks and site clashes swiftly to avoid delays.
- Change Management & Financial Closeout: Steer the MOC process, control project budgets/credits, and ensure seamless asset capitalization (e.g., closing credits in Wilie Credit, settling open POs/invoices).
- Handover & Continuous Improvement: Ensure complete as-built documentation transfer to operations and capture lessons learned to elevate regional standards.
Ben jij de juiste persoon voor deze functie?
- Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience: 8+ years of industrial project management experience, with proven ownership of on-site execution and plant construction.
- Execution & Problem-Solving: Strong hands-on troubleshooter skilled at resolving site clashes, contractor bottlenecks, and operational challenges under pressure.
- Technical & Commercial Expertise: Solid background in process systems, piping/P&IDs, and constructability, paired with Capex/P&L control, contract management, and asset closeout.
- HSES & Communication: Uncompromising safety mindset with assertive coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Languages & Mobility: Fluent in English (written and spoken); willing to travel across Northern & Central Europe countries as project phases require.
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Core Responsibilities
The Owner Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of industrial projects, ensuring compliance with HSES, quality, schedule, and budget requirements. They will lead project steering committees, manage cross-functional resources, and oversee on-site construction and technical problem-solving.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering and possess over 8 years of industrial project management experience. Strong expertise in on-site execution, P&L control, and technical troubleshooting is essential, along with fluency in English and willingness to travel.
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Global career opportunities
About Air Liquide
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and many other essential small molecules are the invisible pillars of our world and our lives. They have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare, Air Liquide acts as the backbone of numerous economic sectors, serving 4.3 million customers and patients across 59 countries with approximately 65,000 employees. With revenues close to 27 billion euros in 2025, Air Liquide combines strong performance and useful growth. The Group is a leader with a diversified, resilient business model and a strong local footprint across the globe. Through deep engineering expertise and technological innovation, Air Liquide provides scalable solutions that enhance industrial efficiency, accelerate decarbonization, and strengthen value chains. Strategically exposed to growth markets and megatrends, the Group accompanies major industrial and societal transformations to create long term added value and build a sustainable future. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good, and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Europe Index indexes.