Site Leader

Bilfinger Berger SE; Point Comfort (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking a Site Leader to oversee total construction efforts at the site, ensuring projects align with design, budget, and schedule. The role requires interfacing with client representatives, engineering teams, field supervisors, and subcontractors to deliver best-value performance while upholding Bilfinger's ethics and standards.

Responsibilities include leading site safety, developing safety goals, and coordinating with leadership to manage project economics and personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level knowledge of construction management practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate site activities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total construction effort at the site to meet design, budget and schedule.
• Interface with client representatives, engineering, and subcontractors.
• Manage and supervise site safety and drive the safety program.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and other contractors on site.
• Establish project objectives, policies, and performance standards.
• Lead staff development and performance reviews; budget and control indirect accounts.
• Represent the company in internal and external meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Safety management

Communication

Education

Associates in Construction Management

Engineering degree

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services providerwith 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.

The Site Leader oversees total construction effort at the site to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Responsibilities include interfacing with client representatives, engineering representatives, field craft supervisors, subcontractors, union officials, etc. in a manner that supports best value performance and builds a good relationship. This position has overall responsibility for ensuring the work performed at their location meets the standards outlined in the Company’s Business Principles and Code of Ethics.

Safety Duties:

• Manage and supervise construction site safety. Actively participate in the site safety program.
• In conjunction with the Safety Manager, lead the development of the site Safety Goals.
• Help to develop and support craft employee motivation programs.
• Implement incident prevention program as outlined in HSE manual.

Other Duties:

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy
• Serve as liaison between the Project, Company senior leadership, and Client.
• Manage and supervise project construction and field engineering activities.
• Manage and interface with other contractors at the site.
• Establish and foster the Company’s public relations image.
• Initiate long-range organizational plans and schedules.
• Know and enforce Company personnel policies.
• Develop and maintain project staff level.
• Evaluate staff performances and review salaries.
• Budget, predict and control indirect accounts.
• Monitor labor resources; increases/decreases/availability.
• Monitor field personnel and labor relations.
• Review subcontract bidders list, bid letters, approve award of subcontracts and review completed subcontracts.
• Manage financial aspects of projects and contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with Client
• Represent the Company and site at internal and external meetings
• Coordinate corporate activities required to support project operations.
• As a project team member, ensure the entire team works toward a common goal. Promote interaction between all team members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Mental Performance Elements:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making capability
• Effective written and oral communication
• Influencing and leadership
• Negotiation
• Scheduling

Physical Elements

• Frequently required to monitor project worksite which includes standing, climbing stairs and ladders, stooping, lifting, and bending.

Education: 2 year Associates of Construction Management or 4 year Engineering degree or related Construction degree. Plus 10 - 15 years equivalent industrial facility construction management experience.

Additional Skills: Advanced knowledge of the construction industry and company operations required. Project Scheduling or Cost Management is a plus.

If you have any questions please contactJason Alan Jaure ([e-mail]).

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.