Facility Manager

Trinzic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's National Security Solutions team seeks a Facility Manager to lead operations and maintenance of critical facilities in the Washington metropolitan area. This contingent role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS in Engineering, and seven years of supervisory experience.

You will oversee 24/7 operations, manage teams and vendors, implement preventive maintenance, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and draft reports and procedures to support reliable, secure mission capability.

Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory experience in 24/7 critical facilities operations
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with strong organizational and leadership capabilities
• Experience in secured/restricted facilities with Uptime Institute Tier topology
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution from generation to rack-mounted equipment
• Understanding of SCADA and Building Management Systems
• Experience staffing a 24x7x365 mission-critical environment
• LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000 knowledge
• Experience developing SOPs and Emergency Response Procedures
• Knowledge of MEP concepts of operation and electrical generation procedures
• Ability to read blueprints and communicate effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and deadline management
• Project management, safety compliance, and vendor coordination capabilities

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations and maintenance of the site’s critical facilities ensuring around-the-clock mission support
• Provide management oversight to 24/7 operational teams, technicians, and vendors with guidance and feedback while ensuring safety and standards
• Implement preventive maintenance scheduling, environmental monitoring, and fault troubleshooting
• Enforce standards to meet contractual and regulatory requirements
• Leverage data analysis to improve equipment performance at cost-efficient rates
• Provide rapid responses to emergencies and implement disaster recovery protocols
• Draft reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Communicate effectively with diverse teams and resolve operational issues
• Maintain adherence to environmental, health & safety and regulatory requirements
• Monitor contractual obligations and regulatory changes impacting facility operations

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Reading blueprints

LEAN/Six Sigma

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Building Management Systems

Electrical power distribution

Job description

Title

Facility Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Facility Manager to join our team supporting a government client with locations in Washington Metropolitan Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the operations and maintenance of the site’s critical facilities guaranteeing the continuity of critical operations, with a commitment to reliability for around-the-clock mission support.
• Provide management oversight to 24/7 operational support teams, technicians, and vendors, including guidance, training and performance feedback. Ensure all work performed complies with safety protocols and industry standards.
• Implement an effective preventive maintenance program, including maintenance scheduling, monitoring environmental controls and troubleshooting equipment to prevent downtime.
• Enforce operational and maintenance standards that support contractual requirements and comply with regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Implement work processes and leverage data analysis to assist clients with achieving reliable equipment performance at cost-effective rates
• Provide rapid response to emergencies and equipment failures to ensure operational continuity and safeguard data integrity. Implement disaster recovery protocols and enforce compliance to maintain operational reliability.
• Draft comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Communicate effectively with diverse teams, responding to questions, and solving a range of operational issues
• Apply corporate standards diligently and uphold strict adherence to environmental, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a close watch on contractual obligations and stay informed of any regulatory changes that impact facility operations

Qualifications

Required:

• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant supervisory experience associated with managing 24/7 critical facilities operations.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with excellent organizational and leadership capabilities
• Experience working in secured/restricted facilities environment with knowledge of the Uptime Institute Tier configuration topologies
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience with the concepts, design, and engineering of electrical power distribution from both power generation and public utility power to rack-mounted equipment
• A thorough understanding of SCADA systems and Building Management Systems
• Experience managing the staffing and the associated scheduling for a 24x7x365 mission‑critical environment where continuous availability is essential and of the highest priority
• Knowledge of process improvement models (e.g LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000)
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Response Procedures
• Knowledge in MEP concepts of operation, and electrical generation procedures
• Effective oral and written communications skills; ability to read and understand blueprints
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in managing critical deadlines
• Project management, safety compliance, and vendor coordination capabilities.

Basic Compensation

$148,000 - $181,000

This range is for the state of Virginia only.

• The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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.