Soft Craft - Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring work tasks and site operations are performed safely and in accordance with company safety and health policies.
• Establish and maintain favorable working relationships with client representatives.
• Responsible for preparation and implementation of construction project schedules with due consideration to client specifications and other project milestones.
• Responsible for the oversight of site operations including material procurement, quality control, site supervision, staffing, schedule and progress tracking, budget reporting and forecasting.
• Responsible for all construction operations and activities to be performed within the financial constraints of the project with ultimate responsibility for the final profit and loss of the project.
• Ensure that all applicable and necessary permit and contract documentation is expedited and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for ensuring project implementation in line with client expectations and recognizing and reporting scope deviations as they may occur.
• Will report project progress and cost status to management on a frequent basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience and/or knowledge in industrial mechanical maintenance, fabrication, NDT, fabric maintenance I&E, and construction with not less than 5 years’ experience in Management.
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, Quality and Operational Excellence methods including cost reporting, change management, manpower tracking, earned value tracking and the utilization of project scheduling methods, tracking and measuring KPI’s.
• Direct experience in the oversight of site project management and subcontractors with an awareness of budgetary constraints.
• Must be a motivated self-started with an urgency to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of mechanical construction codes and standards including ASME, DOT, API, OSHA, and AWS inspection procedures is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel and MS Project.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study is preferred.

Benefits

As an employee at Bilfinger, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is full-time and requires a flexible schedule to accommodate project demands.

Contact Information

If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure (jason.jaure@bilfinger.com).

About the Role

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 31,000+ employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.