Construction Manager

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world‑scale production facilities.

The Construction Manager will support the West Gulf Coast “Project Resources and Outage Support” organization. This team executes capital projects for Hydrogen/Carbon Monoxide (HyCO) and Air Separation plants from Houston, TX to Lake Charles, LA, and leads field execution of capital projects during turnarounds (typically 1–2 per year).

• Champion safety and maintain a “Zero is achievable” attitude in words and actions.
• Provide field supervision and on‑site support during field execution (first on site, last to leave).
• Act as the primary point of contact for field contractors.
• Ensure contractor workmanship and materials are according to drawings and specifications.
• Support project engineers during scope development, project estimating, and execution planning.

• Conduct safety kickoff meetings with contractors and operations team before project execution.
• Lead daily morning safety/toolbox meetings with craftsmen.
• Confirm contractor awareness of AP Safety Standards.
• Complete safety and JSA audits daily during field execution.
• Participate in the safe work permit issuance process with the operations team.
• Attend and contribute to monthly team safety meetings.

• Work independently and professionally with co‑workers, supervisors, management, and contractors.
• Maintain a positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accept direction, criticism, and supervision while remaining calm in demanding situations.
• Maintain high ethical standards; uncompromising on worker safety and regulatory compliance.
• Pass criminal background check and comply with required pre‑employment, random, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial plant construction.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial construction management.
• Broad knowledge of industrial construction including pipe fabrication and erection, steel erection, civil installation, and crane work.
• Availability to work on‑site in the Houston area ~75% of the time.
• Availability to travel out of town ~15–20% of the time within the region.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 100% vesting on day 1 of employment.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave (8 weeks for both parents).
• Backup child and adult dependent care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Life insurance (AD&D – Air Products covers basic; supplemental available).
• Legal plan and identity theft coverage.
• Many additional supplemental benefits available.

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. Air Products is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email