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KBR Project Manager, Construction in Alice Springs, Australia
Title:
Project Manager, Construction
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award.
Who We Are
KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission Ahead
This role is with KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Who You Are
You’re an experienced and results-driven Project Construction Manager with a proven ability to oversee and execute complex construction projects from inception to completion. With a deep understanding of construction processes, project planning, and resource management, you excel at delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. Your technical expertise and leadership skills enable you to manage diverse teams, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
At KBR, you bring a proactive approach and a commitment to operational excellence in every project. Known for your problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, you work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure project success while maintaining strong communication and adaptability. Your dedication to innovation and quality aligns with KBR’s mission of delivering reliable, sustainable solutions for critical infrastructure and operational readiness.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Manager, Construction, you will:
Developing detailed project plans, ensuring resources are available and timelines are feasible.
Budgeting and cost management to keep the project within the financial constraints.
Contract administration including negotiation and oversight of contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
Quality control checks to deliver projects that meet all the agreed specifications.
Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary project team and resolve conflicts.
Ensuring all legal, safety, and environmental regulations are strictly observed.
Reporting regularly on the project status to executives and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Must be a US or Australian citizen
Must possess a US TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a project manager.
Project management skills such as time management, project budgeting, resource management and project scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in Project management, Construction Management or related area
This role will be located in Alice Springs, at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver – Together.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR 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.