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.

Position Summary:

This position is directly responsible for ensuring the business unit of Industrial Services operational procedures are sustainable and profitable. The incumbent is responsible for addressing and preventing issues with production, meeting target goals, and controlling operational cost. Utilises 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.

• Direct overall activities of projects.
• Coordinate the creation, development, design and improvement of project operations in conformance with established programs and objectives.
• Define business scopes and services.
• Evaluate performance of the organization in meeting objectives and identify places to cut costs and improve performance, policies, and programs.
• Direct and oversee corporate planning and budgetary activities.
• Participate in the proposal process: estimate submittals, reviews, and client presentations.
• Review, interpret, and explain contracts and estimates to ensure correctness and completeness.
• Analyze 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.
• Review and approve project estimates, budgets, and work timetables.
• Lead and conduct project status meetings with the project managers and relevant staff.
• Use data to make informed business decisions.
• Facilitate various solutions for management difficulties or discussions with owners on project issues.
• Support guidance over salary, performance reviews, employee development, and other requirements.
• Carry out organization’s guidelines on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Participate in outside activities for public and customer relations.
• Perform additional duties as dictated by CEO and/or Board of Directors.

• 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.
• Union experience preferred.
• Knowledge of business development, risk management, organizational change, marketing strategy, project procurement, construction management, contract administration, workforce planning, and financial management for profit.
• Extensive understanding of the sequences and requirements of lump‑sum turnkey and cost‑reimbursable activities.
• Proven record of management responsibilities (including Multi‑Project Programs 500 to 1500 personnel).
• Ability to communicate, establish a strong network, good rapport, and have the…