Construction Planning and AWP Manager

KBR, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Construction Planning and AWP Manager to lead the Owner's AWP and WorkFace Planning program on a multi-billion-dollar capital project.

This role drives integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities to improve field productivity, schedule certainty, and execution performance. As part of the Owner's project leadership, you will govern EPCM contractors and trade contractors, develop AWP strategy, lead readiness reviews, and report to the

Qualifications

• 20+ years of industrial construction experience.
• 10+ years leading AWP and WorkFace Planning.
• Experience on projects exceeding $500 million TIC; mega-projects preferred.
• Experience in Owner, EPCM, Program Management, or Construction Management environments.
• Experience managing multiple EPCM contractors and construction contractors.
• Strong knowledge of AWP, WorkFace Planning, project controls, construction readiness, systems completion, and startup planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project AWP and WorkFace Planning strategy.
• Establish governance, standards, metrics, and reporting for AWP execution.
• Lead integration of Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Installation Work Packages (IWPs), and turnover packages.
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement activities, construction sequencing, and commissioning requirements.
• Lead construction readiness reviews and constraint management processes
• Monitor contractor compliance with Owner AWP requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with project controls to integrate AWP milestones into project schedules and performance reporting.
• Support modularization, prefabrication, and construction-driven design initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in labor productivity, workface readiness, and schedule performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations for project leadership.
• Conduct periodic assurance audits and maturity assessments.
• Measure contractor performance against established AWP key performance indicators.
• Provide regular executive updates to Owner leadership and project steering committees.

Skills

AWP (Advanced Work Packaging)

WorkFace Planning

Construction management

Project controls

Scheduling

Leadership

Job description

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Construction Planning and AWP Manager responsible for leading the Owner's AWP and WorkFace Planning program on a multi-billion-dollar capital project. This role drives the integration of engineering, procurement, construction, material management, commissioning, and startup activities to improve field productivity, schedule certainty, and execution performance.

Working as part of the Owner's project leadership team, the AWP Manager provides governance and oversight of EPCM contractors, construction managers, and trade contractors to ensure consistent implementation of AWP best practices across the project lifecycle.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Develop and implement the project AWP and WorkFace Planning strategy.

• Establish governance, standards, metrics, and reporting for AWP execution.
• Lead integration of Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Installation Work Packages (IWPs), and turnover packages.
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement activities, construction sequencing, and commissioning requirements.
• Lead construction readiness reviews and constraint management processes
• Monitor contractor compliance with Owner AWP requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with project controls to integrate AWP milestones into project schedules and performance reporting.
• Support modularization, prefabrication, and construction-driven design initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in labor productivity, workface readiness, and schedule performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations for project leadership.
• Conduct periodic assurance audits and maturity assessments.
• Measure contractor performance against established AWP key performance indicators.
• Provide regular executive updates to Owner leadership and project steering committees.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• 20+ years of industrial construction experience in
• 10+ years leading AWP and WorkFace Planning on major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $500 million TIC; mega-project experience preferred.
• Experience in Owner, EPCM, Program Management, or Construction Management environments.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of industrial construction experience.
• Minimum 10 years leading Advanced Work Packaging and WorkFace Planning programs on major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $1 billion TIC.
• Previous experience supporting mega-projects between $3 billion and $10 billion preferred.
• Experience working in an Owner, EPCM, or Program Management role.
• Experience managing multiple EPCM contractors and construction contractors simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of AWP, WorkFace Planning, project controls, construction readiness, systems completion, and startup planning.

Professional Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
• PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional)
• AACE Certifications
• Lean Construction Certification
• Construction Industry Institute (CII) AWP Professional Certification

Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability

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.