Construction Manager

KBR; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site construction activities for complex EPC projects in the infrastructure and energy portfolio. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project controls to meet schedule, budget, and safety standards across mobilisation to handover.

You will manage subcontractors, review methods, and provide regular client updates while ensuring compliance with HSE policies and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale EPC or infrastructure construction.
• SMSTS certification and site-based leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction activities across multiple EPC projects.
• Oversee subcontractors ensuring quality and schedule compliance.
• Monitor progress, manage cost control, and forecast budgets.

Skills

EPC Projects

Site Management

Cost Control

SMSTS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

CSCS Card

Job description

KBR is seeking a Construction Manager to support the successful delivery of complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects within its infrastructure and energy portfolio. This role is responsible for leading site-based construction activities, ensuring alignment with project execution plans, contractual obligations, and client requirements from mobilisation through to final handover. Operating as a central point of coordination across multidisciplinary teams, the Construction Manager integrates engineering, procurement, and construction functions to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes within defined schedule and budget constraints. The position requires active engagement with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders while maintaining consistent oversight of performance, compliance, and risk. Through structured planning, detailed reporting, and effective communication, the role ensures construction activities are executed efficiently and in accordance with industry standards. Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities across assigned projects, ensuring alignment with approved execution strategies and project objectives
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors to ensure work is performed in accordance with specifications, schedules, and quality standards
• Monitor project progress against milestones, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery timelines
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and regulatory requirements across all site operations
• Review and approve construction methodologies, work plans, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to ensure seamless integration of project phases
• Manage cost performance by tracking expenditures, supporting budget control, and contributing to forecasting and reporting activities
• Facilitate communication between clients, consultants, and site teams, providing regular updates on project status and key deliverables
• Lead site inspections, quality assurance processes, and resolution of technical or operational issues during construction execution

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing construction activities on large-scale EPC or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience overseeing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, and cost control activities
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification

Desirable

• Experience working on energy, utilities, or major infrastructure programmes
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software
• Experience within a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) or client-side environment

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Experience interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications
• Experience managing construction activities on EPC projects
• Experience using Primavera P6 or equivalent project scheduling tool
• Experience managing construction schedules and cost performance, Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Valid CSCS card or equivalent site certification for construction management roles
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification

Desirable

• Chartered status or membership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or equivalent professional body
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification

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