Aseptic Drug Product Construction Lead

KBR, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Drug Product Construction Manager to oversee formulation, fill-finish, lyophilization, packaging interfaces, and aseptic manufacturing facilities construction.

Reporting to the Construction Lead, you will ensure GMP alignment and cleanroom compliance to support commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup. You will lead site construction, manage EPCM contractors, coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor progress, controls costs, and uphold safety with a Zero

Qualifications

• Construction Management degree required.
• Minimum 20 years of construction management experience.
• Minimum 10 years in leadership roles on large industrial, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, mining, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience as owner’s representative on major EPC or EPCM projects.
• Proven record of delivering complex projects safely and successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead site construction activities from mobilization through startup and handover.
• Coordinate construction, engineering, procurement, CQV, and operations teams.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement recovery plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and owner expectations.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations.
• Direct and oversee EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and construction management teams.
• Monitor contractor performance against safety, schedule, cost, and quality metrics.
• Conduct regular construction progress reviews and executive status meetings.
• Resolve contractor performance issues and facilitate recovery plans when required.
• Lead safety performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate transition from construction to commissioning and startup.
• Support operational readiness and training activities.

Skills

Construction leadership

Owner's representative

Contractor management

Safety leadership

Schedule management

Cost control

Quality assurance

Risk management

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Project controls software

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Drug Product Construction Manager to oversee formulation, fill-finish, lyophilization, packaging interfaces, and aseptic manufacturing facilities construction.

Reporting to the Construction Lead, you will ensure GMP alignment and cleanroom compliance to support commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup. You will lead site construction, manage EPCM contractors, coordinate cross-functional teams, monitor progress, controls costs, and uphold safety with a Zero