Construction Manager

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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 over 32,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of more than €5 billion in the financial year 2024.

To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: enhancing Operational Excellence to boost internal efficiency, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer focus and establish Bilfinger as the preferred partner.

The Construction Manager is responsible for performing detailed planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of construction projects (self‑perform and subcontracted) on a large chemical and manufacturing plant. They will prepare bid packages for subcontract work and ensure work is executed in line with safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets, as well as corporate and client expectations. The value of projects will vary based on overall complexity, but in general the position will oversee multiple simultaneous projects ranging from $2,000 to $5,000,000 each.

• 5+ years’ experience in the industrial or commercial construction industry, industrial preferred
• Previous experience in civil, structural and architectural of new construction, alterations, and maintenance to facilities. Detailed task experience with scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of construction
• Previous experience overseeing projects chemical, manufacturing, engineering and office facility operations and systems highly desired
• Extensive knowledge of construction and engineering means and methods, building codes and regulations
• Experience in producing detailed estimates
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
  • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast‑paced work environment
  • Demonstrate integrity consistent with Bilfinger Industrial Services’ core values
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, providing leadership, guidance, and support to project teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
  • Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to:
    Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, other construction project management software and tools
  • Mentor and train assistant level operations team members
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field highly desired

• Project Management:
  Plan, coordinate, and manage all facets necessary to complete projects within budget, on time, and deliver quality work; review and input to design packages for constructability and completeness; create and manage project budgets; collaborate with project team (client, engineers, field staff, and subcontractors) effectively and continuously throughout projects; manage delivery order execution in accordance with contract requirements and project management procedures;
  
  attend pre‑issuance to determine existing conditions and client needs; develop detailed project scope of work to include sketches & preliminary approximations of types of materials to be used and basic quantity counts; review the proposal scope of work, specifications, and drawings to ensure they clearly define the project requirements and client expectations; prepare a detailed proposal package based on the scope of work and the line item estimate;
  
  submit to client and attend negotiations to support the…