Voith GmbH

Head of Field Service, Site Management (York, Pennsylvania (US))

Voith GmbH • $120K — $145K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of project management experience in hydro, energy, or large-scale industrial projects.
  • 5+ years in managerial roles, demonstrating leadership capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of HSE, quality, and project execution standards.
  • Proven ability to manage resources and drive performance across multiple projects.
  • Fluency in English; French is a plus.
  • Experience working in a matrixed, international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive operational excellence by implementing consistent strategies and processes.
  • Lead and mentor the Site Management team to align performance with goals.
  • Oversee site execution to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Manage workforce planning and optimize staff allocation across projects.
  • Monitor site performance using key performance indicators.
  • Support bid and planning phases by integrating site management requirements.
  • Promote a construction focus throughout the project life cycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of hydropower projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with global and regional stakeholders.
  • Focus on professional development and team growth.
  • Regular travel opportunities across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement of site management practices.
Full Job Description
Head of Field Service, Site Management
York, PA

The Head of Field Service, Site Management is responsible for the strategic and operational management of site activities across a diverse portfolio of hydropower projects in the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities:
  • Drive operational excellence by implementing department strategy, standards, processes, and tools consistently across the region.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Site Management team, ensuring team performance aligns with project and company goals.
  • Oversee site execution, ensuring safe delivery in compliance with contractual requirements, HSE standards, project schedules, budgets, quality expectations, regulatory requirements, and Voith standards.
  • Drive workforce and capacity planning by creating transparency on current and forecasted resource needs, maintaining a qualified pool of team members and optimizing staff allocation across the project portfolio.
  • Monitor site performance through key performance indicators.
  • Support bid and planning phases by ensuring site management requirements are properly considered.
  • Promote a strong construction focus across the value chain and the project life cycle.
  • Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to continuously improve site management practices, tools, and competencies.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, international environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive, structured, and results-oriented leadership style.
  • Ability to develop teams, manage resources, and drive performance across multiple projects and locations.
  • Fluency in English is required; French is considered an asset.
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the United States and Canada as required.


Education and Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management roles in similar industries, preferably in hydro, energy, heavy industry, or large-scale industrial projects.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in managerial roles.
  • Strong understanding of HSE, quality, project execution, subcontractor management, risk management, budgeting, planning, and change management.

About Voith GmbH

The Voith Group [f???t] is a German manufacturer of machines for the pulp and paper industry, technical equipment for hydropower plants and drive and braking systems. The family-owned company, which operates worldwide and has its headquarters in Heidenheim an der Brenz, was founded in 1867.
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