Senior Project Manager - EPC

Overview

Lead delivery of complex capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profit.

Key Responsibilities

• earned value
• risk management
• change management
• qhse compliance
• status reporting
• proposal development

Tasks

-Support regular project status reviews and deal promptly with performance issues, escalating to project / operations management as required. -Identify partnership and “add-on” opportunities, supporting both strategic and opportunistic revenue/job income to KBR -Align project goals with long-term business strategy and client drivers. -Support the build of high-performing teams that perceive themselves as cohesive units. -Assure safe, high-quality delivery consistent with schedule, cost, and contractual requirements. -During project execution support operation of effective contract and change management processes to protect KBR commercial interests. -Provide accurate and timely reporting of project status and forecasts in line with internal and industry standards. -Develop contingency plans and exploit opportunities where prudent. -Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across delivery teams. -Identify resource requirements and coordinate with functional leads to ensure effective project support. -Support progress tracking, Earned Value reporting, and technical performance metrics. -Ensure hazard prevention measures are taken and QHSE best practices are embedded in all processes. -Develop and implement robust project execution plans aligned with KBR’s standards and client expectations. -Support engagements with clients and other stakeholders; potentially leading some engagements. -Support resolution of technical challenges across disciplines, ensuring timely corrective actions and lessons learned. -Seek stakeholder feedback and foster mutual interest in repeat business. -Support the pursuit of new work, developing compelling technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with broader proposal teams. -Promote team responsibility for QHSE compliance and monitor results. -Ensure project execution complies with KBR policies, procedures, systems, and regulatory requirements. -Represent KBR in external forums, steering committees, and strategic engagements. -Delegate appropriately and provide timely, constructive feedback. -Work with sales teams to follow up on leads and grow long-term client relationships. -Mentor, and develop potential project leadership talent. -Define and communicate a clear vision and strategic objectives for each proposal and project; cultivating commitment and pride within teams. -Proactively manage project risks to avoid delays, cost overruns, or reputational impact.

Requirements

• chartered
• pmp
• engineering qualification
• senior
• commercial acumen
• stakeholder

What You Bring

-Professional Engineering qualification and/or recognised project management certification (e.g., PMP, AMP). -Excellent awareness of environmental and sustainability issues, particularly decarbonisation opportunities. -Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline -Senior professional with strong personal drive, credibility, and leadership presence. -Deep experience in one or more of KBR ISI’s core markets: offshore/onshore oil & gas, refining, petrochemicals, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, infrastructure, civil nuclear. -Demonstrate developing understanding of client business models and their influence on project drivers -Be accessible, responsive, and respectful to clients at all times. -Chartered status or equivalent is desirable. -Demonstrate understanding and support management of project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, and profitability. -Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary / multilocation teams (up to 100 FTE) and deliver in diverse global locations. -Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, change orders, and risk management. -Demonstrate a “can-do” attitude and remain calm under pressure, setting challenging yet achievable goals. -Technically proficient with ability to challenge and guide engineering and delivery teams. -Skilled in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and influencing at executive level.

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About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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