Global Head of Construction (f/m/d)

Siemens Mobility; München; Vor Ort; EUR 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology leader is seeking a Head of Global Construction to coordinate large-scale construction initiatives. This leadership role will involve overseeing a portfolio of projects from inception to completion, while driving digitalization and sustainability. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction project management and international leadership skills. The position offers development opportunities along with a flexible working environment, making it a great chance to lead in innovative construction projects worldwide.

Leistungen

Development opportunities for personal and professional growth

30 leave days and flexible working models

Siemens pension benefits and wellbeing offerings

Qualifikationen

• Many years of professional experience in construction project management, ideally with a focus on industrial facilities.
• International leadership experience in multicultural project organizations.
• Solid knowledge of construction and planning regulations, both nationally and internationally.
• Strong business sense, particularly in investment planning and contract management.
• Strong English skills and good German skills.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for the global portfolio of construction projects, including new builds and major redevelopments.
• Lead an international team of 30 project managers and construction experts.
• Oversee projects end-to-end, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets are met.
• Prepare decision-ready investment proposals for Siemens decision-making bodies.
• Drive digitalization and sustainability in construction.

Kenntnisse

Project management in construction

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic decision-making

Ausbildung

University degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, or construction management

Jobbeschreibung

As the Head of Global Construction, you will assume a pivotal leadership role coordinating Siemens’ worldwide portfolio of large‑scale construction initiatives. You will shape and deliver complex industrial projects from inception to completion, building on Siemens’ reputation for operational excellence and innovation. In this position, you will lead an international team, drive strategic decisions, and proactively promote digitalization and sustainability, ensuring that all projects align with both business objectives and innovative standards.

Area of responsibilities

• You are responsible for the global portfolio of construction projects – including new builds and major redevelopments at industrial sites, particularly production facilities for Siemens’ business units.
• You lead an international team of around 30 project managers and construction experts.
• You oversee projects end‑to‑end – from initial feasibility studies to final acceptance.
• Throughout the entire project lifecycle, you coach and guide your project managers, ensuring smooth execution in terms of cost, schedule, and quality – with 100% target achievement as the benchmark.
• You work closely with internal clients, understand their business requirements, and translate these into technical solutions.
• You also challenge requirements where appropriate and develop economically sound alternatives that sustainably support business success.
• Together with your team, you prepare decision‑ready investment proposals for various Siemens decision‑making bodies (Siemens Real Estate, Siemens business units, and – depending on the investment volume – the Siemens Managing Board).
• You proactively identify risks, communicate them early, and initiate suitable mitigation measures.
• You drive the standardization of processes, methods, and tools for efficient project execution.
• You actively advance digitalization and sustainability in construction – for example, by identifying and integrating new technologies and materials.

Your Profile

• Education
• You hold a university degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Experience & Skills
• You have many years of professional experience in construction project management – ideally with a focus on industrial facilities.
• You have international leadership experience in multicultural project organizations.
• You possess solid knowledge of construction and planning regulations – both nationally and internationally.
• With your confident presence at top management level and your strong communication skills, you build trust and influence decision‑making processes.
• Ways of working
• You stand out through strong business sense, particularly in investment planning and contract management.
• You demonstrate the ability to successfully manage multiple complex projects across all phases.
• You question the status quo, identify improvement potential, and ensure that the department proactively adapts to changing conditions.
• Language Skills and Willingness to Travel
• Strong English skills and good German skills complete your profile.
• You are willing to travel internationally, roughly 50%.

Your individual personality and perspective are important to us. We create a working environment that reflects the diversity of the society and support you in your personal and professional development. Let’s get to know your authentic personality and create a better future together with us.

As an equal‑opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

What we offer you

• Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
• 30 leave days and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family.
• Appealing Siemens pension benefits and broad range of wellbeing offerings.

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That’s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preference.

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