BGAD: Construction Engineering Manager – Explosives Manufacturing ( Contingency )

KBR, Inc; Gaffey Heights (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking an Energetics and Explosives Manufacturing Construction Engineer Manager to lead on-site engineering for the Richmond, KY facility and oversee the Blue Grass Army Depot center of excellence project.

The role requires coordinating design and commissioning, managing engineers and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with DoD requirements while delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering from an ABET accredited University.
• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager.
• 15 years of demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and sustaining enterprise-wide, large-scale information systems.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience with multiple engineering disciplines related to mechanical, electrical, and process engineering on U.S. Federal contracts involve Munitions and Chemical Plant construction.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in a senior engineering leadership position.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing teams or subcontractors engaging in large scale new construction for the U.S. government.
• Experience in DoD program/project management including program development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving: Energetics Manufacturing Explosives Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Other Munition Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage technical resources, and oversee multiple engineering initiatives while ensuring successful project execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise with root cause analysis and implanting change recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering progress on site.
• Oversee subcontractors as they develop design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of complex construction and process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, engineering standards, and contractual obligations.
• Manage engineering schedules, technical risks, resource allocation, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with program management, customers, subcontractors, and technical stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to engineering personnel.
• Support proposal development, technical reviews, engineering documentation, and strategic planning efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure engineering solutions align with mission objectives and customer expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Integrated Master Schedules

Risk management

Job description

Title: BGAD: Construction Engineering Manager – Explosives Manufacturing ( Contingency )

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR’s Chemical Plant & Munitions program supports critical national defense and government missions through the execution of complex manufacturing, construction, and commissioning efforts, into manufacturing operations. The program operates in highly regulated environments and requires close coordination between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high‑quality outcomes across the program lifecycle.

Job Summary

KBR is searching for an Energetics and Explosives Manufacturing Construction Engineer Manager whose primary function is managing engineering progress for the construction of the new Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for leading the strategic execution of engineering and process equipment installation for successful commissioning of the Manufacturing plant at completion. As the Engineering Manager, you will be tasked with managing engineering resources, standardizing/optimizing processes, fostering team development and establishing/maintaining customer relationships. This position will include supervisory responsibilities, being responsible for employee performance appraisals, coaching /developing lower-level professionals, providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers, making decisions on engineering problems/methods, and may represent the organization with customers and at tradeshows. Depending on workload, the role may be tasked with leading with engineering tasks on highly visible projects. This is a hybrid work position that requires to be on‑site in Richmond, KY. Relocation assistance available.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering progress on site.
• Oversee subcontractors as they develop design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of complex construction and process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, engineering standards, and contractual obligations.
• Manage engineering schedules, technical risks, resource allocation, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with program management, customers, subcontractors, and technical stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to engineering personnel.
• Support proposal development, technical reviews, engineering documentation, and strategic planning efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure engineering solutions align with mission objectives and customer expectations.

Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US citizen.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering from an ABET accredited University.
• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager.
• 15 years of demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and sustaining enterprise-wide, large-scale information systems.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience with multiple engineering disciplines related to mechanical, electrical, and process engineering on U.S. Federal contracts involve Munitions and Chemical Plant construction.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in a senior engineering leadership position.
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience managing teams or subcontractors engaging in large scale new construction for the U.S. government.
• Experience in DoD program/project management including program development and transition.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving: Energetics Manufacturing Explosives Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Other Munition Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage technical resources, and oversee multiple engineering initiatives while ensuring successful project execution.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise with root cause analysis and implanting change recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting complex Department of Defense.
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited University.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience with multiple engineering disciplines related to mechanical, electrical engineering, optical and software engineering.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Extensive experience in the coordination and oversight of large scale subcontractor work.
• Travel may be required to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers.

KBR Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.