Site Leader: Industrial Construction & Planning

Bilfinger Berger SE; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking a Site Leader for the North Chicago, IL site to plan and schedule construction work, prepare bid packages, and ensure execution aligns with safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of industrial facility construction management experience and a construction or engineering degree. Proficiency in MS Project and Lean principles is preferred. A background check and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• 2-year Associates of Construction Management or 4-year Engineering degree or related.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience in large-scale industrial facility construction management a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering information packages for constructability and completeness.
• Develop bid packages for RFPs and integrate multiple information packages.
• Create detailed execution plans and schedules for projects.
• Develop and enforce site safety and quality plans.
• Prepare labor and material estimates and enter requisitions.
• Manage project costs: cost reporting, trends, and change orders.
• Coordinate construction crews and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MS Project

Lean Construction

Copilot AI integration

Education

Associates degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Cost reporting

Safety management software

Job description

Bilfinger is seeking a Site Leader for the North Chicago, IL site to plan and schedule construction work, prepare bid packages, and ensure execution aligns with safety, cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of industrial facility construction management experience and a construction or engineering degree. Proficiency in MS Project and Lean principles is preferred. A background check and drug screening are required.