Operations Leader

Operations Leader 

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin 

Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc. is part of the Bilfinger group, a leading engineering industrial construction and maintenance company.  Whether the need is for e.g. a plant upgrade or for customized maintenance support or construction solutions to meet challenging site demands, Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc. provides tailor-made solutions to meet quality, cost, and schedules requirements.  The company focusses on expanding, modifying, and maintaining existing plants.  Bilfinger is a five billion dollar company with thousands of highly professional employees in the USA and worldwide.

Position Statement:

Direct the day-to-day operation of their designated operating unit.  Ensure each project team is a cohesive unit that executes the project in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, business principles, code of ethics, and the client’s requirements.  Responsible for oversight in the following areas: safety, quality, cost, schedule, personnel development, retention, recruiting, compliance, and client interface.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety is an absolute responsibility of managers at each level of authority for all that happens or fails to happen in response to the program within their respective areas. Each manager is expected to implement an incident prevention program as outlined in the Safety and Loss Control Manual.
• Communicate/coordinate with corporate/regional safety manager per the incident reporting procedures.
• Ensure that the project team implements and executes the project in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to:Code of Ethics, Safety and Loss Control, Quality, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology.
• Support the company president in creating a vision for the company.Develop company goals/plans which support the company mission.Monitor and track the progress against the plans.
• Plan, staff, and supervise all assigned work unit activities through subordinate managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit.
• Support subordinate managers with the staffing requirements (permanent and temporary assignments) to meet client project needs.Maintain succession plans for each site and upper level management position.
• Support college/vocational technical school job fairs and programs which helps promote intern programs and recruitment of newly graduated students.
• Complete annual performance appraisal for direct reports and reviews all subordinate performance appraisals then submits to the HR Department for recordkeeping.
• Provide advice, guidance and direction to subordinate managers toward their professional development.
• Review and approve all site Personnel Action Forms, Authorizations for Hire and direct report expense reports.
• Facilitate periodic site manager conference calls to share information, learning’s, networking and initiatives. Develop the project Construction and Financial Objectives.
• Develop the project “Delegation of Authority” and review with each Project Manager in their operating unit.
• Review project construction means and methods and approve changes resulting in improved productivity and schedule
• Review monthly cost reports to identify potential or existing problems and create recovery plans when warranted.
• Ensure the financial status of each project’s accounts receivables and payables are being processed within the terms of the contract.
• Review and approve subcontractors including scope of work within guidelines of “Delegation of Authority”.
• Participate in and review estimates prior to bid.
• Work closely with company legal resources regarding all legal matters within their operating unit (union collective bargaining negotiations and issues, bonds, liens, insurance, claims, etc.)
• Negotiate, review, and/or input to new labor agreements and renewals.
• Review correspondence related to claims and disputes prior to submission.
• Review and approve material suppliers for projects of responsibility within the guidelines of the “Delegation of Authority.”
• Provide periodic reports, project progress, and problems/solutions to CEO and CFO
• Meet with client representatives to provide project progress reports, obtain feedback, and maintain positive client relations.
• Review and input to and/or negotiate changes to owner contracts.
• Seek to identify and negotiate additional projects with the client or with new clients.
• Develop, prepare, and submit proposals for new projects within area of responsibility.
• Perform a site visit for each project site within their operational unit quarterly.
• Schedule and lead project kick-off meeting coordinating the project as bid.Coordinate project start up with departments such as Human Resources, Safety, Risk Management, IT, and Accounting as appropriate.
• Sponsor the formation of specialty teams such as safety, innovation, and sustainability within their operating unit that promotes social, economical, and environmentally responsible work practices.
• When required, complete a state contractor license application and take all necessary exams to become the state license holder.
• Represent the company at designated client, supplier, or trade conferences.
• Other duties as assigned by the company or the President and Chief Executive Officer to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Mental Performance Elements

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• $5,000,000 + lump sum experience
• Planning and organizing
• Decision making capability
• Effective written and oral communication
• Influencing and leadership
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• Analyzing and interpreting data

Physical Elements

• Ability to travel by plane or vehicle
• Frequently required to monitor project worksites which include standing, climbing stairs and ladders, stooping, and bending.
• Phone, computer

Minimum Qualification

• 4 year technical or business degree or 10 years equivalent construction management experience.
• OSHA 30
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry and company operations required.

Please reach out to Tenisha Middleton (tenisha.middleton@bilfinger.com) in case of any questions related to this position. 

Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc.  is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Please be advised that these communications are FRAUDULENT and are NOT sent from anyone within or affiliated with Bilfinger. These email messages are a scam and should be treated as such. Bilfinger does not make job offers via social media, unsolicited email or without personally interviewing candidates first. We never send you cheques in order to pay contractors to set up a home office. Never send money or pass on personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Bilfinger, and never reply to an email address that does not end in @bilfinger.com.

If you receive such a message, you are advised to contact your local law enforcement agency and provide any details you may have. You also may forward the messages to compliance.helpdesk@bilfinger.com.

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   tenisha.middleton@bilfinger.com