Head of Buildings & Construction Management (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support the Facility Management & Real Estate department, Airbus Commercial is looking for a

Head of Buildings & Construction Management (d/f/m)

In our company, you will lead technically and disciplinary 8 teams at different locations within Germany with around 80 people. Together, you will ensure the smooth and economical execution of all construction projects at our production sites in Germany. Your area of ​​responsibility also includes major projects at our global locations (e.g. USA, China). The focus here is on our aircraft assembly and logistics.

Do you like analyzing extremely complex issues and solving them within the framework of broad plant or company goals? Then you have come to the right place. We offer you a high level of interdisciplinarity across team, company and national borders.

Your location

You work primarily in Germany, Europe, but also worldwide. Your place of work is in the largest production facility for civil aircraft in Hamburg. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• Competitive Remuneration

• 30 days holidays 

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, company car, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

• Compatibility of family & work (flexible working hours, individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• You are fully responsible for the buildings & construction management in Germany as well as the management of major international projects worldwide

• You examine the requirements of internal customers as well as their assessment and comparison with the strategic goals of the company

• You participate in applications for investment projects in close cooperation with internal customers from purchasing and finance

• You determine project goals including compliance with quality, legal regulations and occupational safety

• You carry out extensive official approval procedures in connection with construction projects

• You control construction projects in terms of cost, time and quality from the determination of requirements through to completion and handover to the user/operator

• You develop decision templates and status reports

• You focus on continuous improvement within your organization and your processes

• You manage personnel planning and development

• You are responsible for budget and costs

Desired skills and qualifications

• You hold a university degree in civil/ industrial/ mechanical engineering, architecture or similar

• You have min. 5 years of international project management experience (e.g. USA, China, worldwide) in the building and construction area, including budget and costs responsibilities 

• You have several years of leadership experience in conformity with ethics & compliance guidelines and corporate values

• You are able to integrate different or conflicting objectives and set priorities, including making and implementing overarching project decisions

• You could already proof your very good communication and stakeholder management skills internally and externally (construction site, management and authority level)

• You enjoy taking a high degree of ownership within international and multifunctional teams

• You are known for your high self-motivation and ability to motivate your team

• You are fluent in English and German

• You are willing to travel within Germany, in Europe and worldwide (China, USA)

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Leadership

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