Senior Construction Manager

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Construction Manager leads industrial construction projects through all phases—from preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, estimating, and strategy to field execution, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The role demands a veteran leader experienced in managing safety, quality, schedule, cost, labor productivity, subcontractors, and client relations across concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead execution planning, scope definition, constructability reviews, site logistics, work packaging, and resource scheduling.
• Support preconstruction and proposals with conceptual estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and constructability feedback.
• Oversee multiple concurrent work fronts to ensure alignment with design, budgets, schedules, and client needs.
• Evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, procurement logs, and subcontractor scopes for readiness and constraints.
• Coordinate complex installations, including equipment, piping, utility tie-ins, and facility shutdowns or turnarounds.
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, safety, quality, vendors, and regulatory authorities to clear obstacles.
• Implement project controls, reporting cadences, and risk-mitigation frameworks to maintain stakeholder alignment.

Prerequisites & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent extensive field leadership experience).
• 10–15+ years of progressive construction and field leadership experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, oil/gas, chemical, or power generation sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing major capital projects or concurrent work fronts valued at $10M+.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Mastery of industrial construction means/methods, workface planning, and scheduling.
• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HSE regulations, OSHA standards, and quality frameworks.
• Proven experience in commercial management, contract administration, and cost forecasting.

Leadership & Competencies

• Track record of directing multidisciplinary teams, general contractors, and trade labor.
• Executive-level communication, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• High analytical and risk-mitigation capacity with proactive problem-solving.
• Flexibility for site travel or relocation as required by project needs.

If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure ().

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.

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