General Foreman

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.

Position Summary:
Schedule, coordinate and supervise craft employee activities. May involve supervising one or more trade groups (Pipefitters, Boilermakers, etc.) working in particular construction discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise Foreman and/or craft activities includes determining method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documenting actual hours worked.
• Coordinate assigned work with work of different crafts, company departments, or other contractors.
• Maintain liaison with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Assist Labor Relations Department in maintaining communications with unions, resolving jurisdictional disputes, requisitioning required manpower, etc., as necessary.
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum (6) years of construction experience in an heavy industrial industry. Min (3) of those years in a supervisory role.
• Educational and experience requirements: Four year engineering degree, construction, project manager, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise large groups essential.

For additional information please contact Shondra Elizabeth White by email

Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Bilfinger Inc.

Operations

Permanent

Skilled / Semi-skilled

Bilfinger Operations