ASU Project Development Manager

Reference #: JR-2026-19447

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 and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening at its corporate headquarters in Allentown, PA, for an ASU Project Development Manager supporting the IG Americas business, with occasional travel required.

This role requires handling crossfunctional teams, encouraging collaboration, influencing others, and getting results. The Project Development Manager is expected to take ownership, hold others accountable, lead bid resources, understand customer needs, think strategically, and develop strong business expertise.

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 excellent 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 8 weeks) 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 coverage EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available

Responsibilities:

The Project Development Manager's principal accountability is to support the commercial leads in winning profitable business with proper plant concept selection, scoping, and estimating, while managing and communicating capital, technical, execution, and operational risk. Opportunities ranging from small to large cryogenic Air Separation Units and Liquefiers.

Scope: Define all relevant scope to develop an opportunity and value improve to find the best technical/economic solution. Work directly with customers and partners to develop proposal scope and responsibility matrix.

Estimate: Estimate accurately and expeditiously the best value proposition (capital and/or total evaluated cost) necessary to win and maximize profit consistent with commercial objectives. Bids may be used for many different commercial purposes (screening, budget bid, firm bid, etc.). Lead: Own the bid process and document initial bid evaluations to determine resources required and set the general direction of the proposal work. Handle SE budgets and prioritize the bid team's work to develop proposals within typically challenging deadlines. Sell: Support business development by writing and reviewing proposals, articulating Air Products' technical capabilities, meeting with customers onsite, and identifying differentiators that develop added value versus competitors.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent Minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience in a similar work environment. Previous project/proposal development, project engineering, or product development/ownership/management experience is a plus. Proven strong leadership skills, with the ability to be assertive, persistent, and hold people accountable to commitments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to take initiative with an entrepreneurial demeanor. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization, leading meetings, and handling conversations effectively with high level management. Demonstrated strong skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Knowledge/understanding of Engineering and Manufacturing work practices. (Engineering, Design, Fabrication, Construction). Ability to collaborate effectively with team members across multiple countries, along with management in the US. Ability to work independently, being accountable for accomplishing work with minimal direction.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding 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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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

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, visitAbout 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.

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