Vice President Construction Real Estate Germany & Alps
DHL · Bonn
Vice President Construction Real Estate Germany & Alps
Would you like to play a crucial role in shaping the future of construction at DHL Group? Are you ready to lead innovation, operational excellence, and strategic transformation across a diverse portfolio of projects? We are looking for a visionary leader to head our Construction Real Estate activities for the Germany & Alps region.
Your Impact & Responsibilities
As Vice President Construction Real Estate Germany and Alps, you lead the Construction activities across all business units (BU) in Germany & Alps and steer the execution of critical or underperforming projects. You provide expert Construction knowledge and implement global processes at a regional level in line with the regional business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies. You are in the driver’s seat for the overall strategic Construction approach and responsible for service excellence in delivering Construction projects especially for our Post & Parcel (P&P) division due to its single focus on Germany.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead multiple teams with ~60 direct reports.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing construction team.
- Ensure effective talent selection and leadership across construction teams.
- Develop and deliver training to upskill construction staff.
Strategic Oversight
- Define and manage standardized design & build processes, ensuring consistent implementation across subregions.
- Define mid-term resourcing needs with subregional Heads, CoEs, and divisions.
- Advise the Head of CRE Germany & Alps on construction activities, pipeline, and improvement opportunities.
- Support divisional growth plans with strategic construction advice.
- Oversee large regional projects and support execution of critical or underperforming initiatives with key stakeholders.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success and strategic alignment.
- Engage subregional Construction Heads to align, inform, and foster continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across DHL and partner organizations.
- Negotiate key contracts with internal functions and external partners in coordination with Procurement.
Innovation & Digitalization
- Act as thought leader for innovation topics (e.g. BIM, BMS, Energy) and pilot solutions with CoEs and global teams.
- Adapt construction software landscape in line with trends, in collaboration with global CoE and IT&D.
- Stay current on industry trends to maintain CoE leadership in efficiency and value creation.
Compliance & Best Practices
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability practices.
- Promote best practices in construction, project management, and safety, in collaboration with IRM and external partners.
- Monitor quality, priorities, initiatives, and risks with relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and track KPIs to evaluate construction effectiveness.
Reporting & Communication
- Report on CoE performance and project status to senior management.
- Serve as contact for overarching construction topics and initiatives.
Your Profile
- Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of leadership experience in construction management
- Knowledge of digital construction processes, i.e. BIM, advanced experience with. Revit, Revitzo, ACC Docs and similar digital tools is a plus
- Strong strategic mindset with hands-on project delivery expertise.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and digital transformation in construction.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (<20%).
- Familiarity with industry-standard software (e.g. Planon, Revizto, Revit, ACC Docs, SharePoint).
- Prince2 certification and Chamber of Architects admission are a plus.
Why Join Us?
At DHL Group, we don’t just build facilities — we build the future. You’ll be part of a global network, driving sustainable and innovative construction solutions that support our logistics operations and growth ambitions. We offer:
- A fantastic working environment with a great atmosphere.
- An outstanding opportunity with high responsibility.
- Competitive salary and world-class benefits.
Bring your expertise, your vision and your leadership - and join us in building a real estate network that enables people and businesses to thrive. Don’t hesitate and start your application now.