Program Director - EPC
Kbr, Inc.
Lead delivery of complex global capital projects, ensuring technical and commercial success.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
earned value
risk management
contract management
qhse
financial forecast
proposal development
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of project status and forecasts in line with internal and industry standards.
- Support pre-award negotiations and ensure optimal risk structures.
- Proactively manage project risks to avoid delays, cost overruns, or reputational impact.
- Identify resource requirements and coordinate with functional leads to ensure effective project support.
- Promote team responsibility for QHSE compliance and monitor results.
- Work with sales teams to follow up on leads and grow long-term client relationships.
- Serve as the prime point of contact between KBR, the client and any other relevant stakeholders building strong, trust-based relationships.
- During project execution operate effective contract and change management processes to protect KBR commercial interests.
- Lead resolution of technical challenges across disciplines, ensuring timely corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Lead the pursuit of new work, developing compelling technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with business development teams.
- Lead, mentor, and develop project professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Assure safe, high-quality delivery consistent with schedule, cost, and contractual requirements.
- Build high-performing teams that perceive themselves as cohesive units.
- Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
- Seek stakeholder feedback and foster mutual interest in repeat business.
- Align project goals with long-term business strategy and client drivers.
- Maintain full accountability for project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, and profitability.
- Ensure hazard prevention measures are taken and QHSE best practices are embedded in all processes.
- Oversee progress tracking, Earned Value reporting, and technical performance metrics.
- Represent KBR in external forums, steering committees, and strategic engagements.
- Develop and implement robust project execution plans aligned with KBR’s standards and client expectations.
- Develop contingency plans and exploit opportunities where prudent.
- Hold regular proposal / project status reviews and deal promptly with performance issues, escalating to operations management as required.
- Define and communicate a clear vision and strategic objectives for each proposal and project; cultivating commitment and pride within teams.
- Ensure project execution complies with KBR policies, procedures, systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Delegate appropriately and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Identify partnership and “add-on” opportunities, supporting both strategic and opportunistic revenue/job income to KBR
What you bring
chartered
pmp
technical
commercial
stakeholder
leadership
- Demonstrate a “can-do” attitude and remain calm under pressure, setting challenging yet achievable goals.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and influencing at executive level.
- Chartered status or equivalent is desirable.
- Excellent awareness of environmental and sustainability issues, particularly decarbonisation opportunities.
- Technically proficient with ability to challenge and guide engineering and delivery teams.
- Professional Engineering qualification and/or recognised project management certification (e.g., PMP, AMP).
- Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline
- Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, change orders, and risk management.
- Be accessible, responsive, and respectful to clients at all times.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary / multilocation teams (>100 FTE) and deliver in diverse global locations.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of client business models and their influence on project drivers
- Senior professional with strong personal drive, credibility, and leadership presence.
- Demonstrated track record of leading complex capital projects with full technical and commercial accountability.
- Deep experience in one or more of KBR ISI’s core markets: offshore/onshore oil & gas, refining, petrochemicals, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, infrastructure, civil nuclear.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- 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.
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.
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