Vice President Of Industrial Services

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Vice President of Industrial Services

Position Summary

This position is directly responsible in ensuring the business unit of Industrial Services' operational procedures are sustainable and profitable. Is responsible for addressing and preventing issues with production, meeting target goals, and controlling operational cost. Utilizes EBITDA in evaluating, streamlining, and measuring the company’s operating performance. Directs maintenance operations such as budgets, strategic planning, performance measurement, production schedules, and staff development to ensure effective operations and achievement of organization objectives in accordance with policies generating revenue and profit. Works with management in the development and integration of business goals, corporate priorities, and objectives into the development of a long-term strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include directing overall activities of projects.
• Coordinates the creation, development, design and improvement of project operations in conformance with established programs and objectives.
• Defines business scopes and services.
• Evaluates performance of the organization in meeting objectives and identifies places to cut costs and to improve performance, policies, and programs.
• Directs and oversees corporate planning and budgetary activities.
• Participates in the proposal process: estimate submittals, reviews, and client presentations.
• Reviews, interprets, and explains contracts and estimates to ensure correctness and analyzes all project schedules and budgets before pre‑construction meetings (internal and external) to ensure buy‑in from all relevant parties to the project’s execution.
• Reviews and approves project estimates, budgets, and work timetables.
• Leads and conducts project status meetings with the project managers and relevant staff.
• Uses data to make informed business decisions.
• Facilitates various solutions for management difficulties or discussions with owners on project issues.
• Supports guidance over salary, performance reviews, employee development, and other requirements.
• Carries out organization’s guidelines on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Participates in outside activities for public and customer relations.
• Performs additional duties as dictated by CEO and/or Board of Directors.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction or related field, minimum 15 years of progressive maintenance operations leadership experience or similar combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of business development, risk management, organizational change, marketing workforce planning, and financial management for profit.
• Extensive understanding of the sequences and requirements of lump‑sum turnkey and (uncompleted content) and proven record of management responsibilities (including Multi‑Project Programs 500 to 1500 personnel).
• Ability to communicate, establish a strong network, good rapport, and has the sponsorship and trust of stakeholders of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, including Site Management, C‑Suite Executives and Clients.
• Effective time management, planning, and organizing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem solver, results focused, and self‑motivated.
• Willingness to travel.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Performance management and improvement systems.
• Demonstrated high level of competency in six critical areas: character, ethics and values; leadership; performance track record; and commitment and mobility.
• Knowledge for strategic planning and reporting.
• Effectively utilizes EBITDA.
• Presentation skills for plans, strategies, and status updates.

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.