Senior Project Manager - EPC

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance