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Brown and Root

Maintenance Vice President

Chicago, IL

$185K - $239K/yr

Vice President, Maintenance When you become part of the B&R team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the energy ...

Brown & Root

Maintenance Vice President

Chicago, IL · On-site

$185K - $239K/yr

Vice President, Maintenance When you become part of the B&R team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the energy ...

Brown & Root

Maintenance Vice President

Chicago, IL

$185K - $239K/yr

Vice President, Maintenance When you become part of the B&R team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the energy ...

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Chicago, IL · On-site

D.Develop departmental revenue and expense projections and review budgets for submission to the Senior Vice President of Education and Accreditation. Assist other budget managers of the department in ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp r d in Illinois is $208,917.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $174,400.00 and $224,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Work environmentStrategic leadership, R&D teamsCross-functional teams, product lifecycle
Employer usageTech, manufacturing, biotechTech, software, consumer goods

While both roles focus on innovation, Vp R D oversees research and development strategy at a high level, often managing multiple projects and teams. Product Managers focus on specific products, guiding development from conception to launch. The Vp R D role is more strategic and senior, whereas Product Managers are more involved in day-to-day product decisions.

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Maintenance Vice President

Chicago, IL

Brown and Root
Engineering Professional Services • 5 - 10K employees

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

372nd of 450 rated engineering

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$185K - $239K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Vice President, Maintenance

When you become part of the B&R team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets on six continents. Serving our customers through diverse business segments, we offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects where our clients have come to value us, because they know We Deliver.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic maintenance programs that align with corporate objectives and client expectations.
  • Provide executive oversight for maintenance operations across multiple regions and business units.
  • Ensure world-class safety performance through strict adherence to OSHA regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
  • Oversee annual operating budgets, capital expenditures, forecasting, and financial performance.
  • Improve equipment reliability, asset utilization, and maintenance productivity through data-driven decision making.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients, contractors, and strategic partners.
  • Support business development by participating in proposals, contract negotiations, and client presentations.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, and quality standards.
  • Promote innovation through digital maintenance technologies, CMMS systems, predictive analytics, and asset performance management.

B&R is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Maintenance provides executive leadership for all maintenance operations across multiple industrial facilities and client sites. This role is responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies that maximize asset reliability, operational excellence, safety performance, and profitability. The Vice President leads regional maintenance organizations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures the successful delivery of maintenance services in the petrochemical, refining, power generation, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive industrial maintenance experience.
  • 10+ years in executive leadership overseeing multi-site maintenance operations.
  • Extensive experience in EPC, industrial services, or maintenance contracting.
  • Experience managing union and non-union workforces.
  • Deep knowledge of refinery, petrochemical, LNG, power generation, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
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About Brown & Root

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Brown & Root is a prominent player in the industrial service industry, with their headquarters nestled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US. With a substantial history dating back to 1919, the company has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions to their customers, primarily in engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, and other related industrial services. Brown & Root’s core mission is echoed in their commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, integrity, and delivering high-quality services. They also take pride in their culture of continuous improvement which has yielded significant achievements such as earning a spot in the Engineering News-Record's top 400 contractors list.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Baton Rouge, LA, US

Year founded

1919

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