Installation Manager

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR in the United States is seeking an Installation Manager to lead installation delivery orders from proposal through award, execution, completion, and closeout, with onsite work at the Pentagon. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, aligning with program management, engineering, logistics, and customer representatives to ensure timely, compliant deployments of complex security systems.

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of project planning experience for security

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning for security systems and 7 years of experience managing complex security installations.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum, Agile, or Program Management certification required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required and U.S. citizenship with active Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for all installation Delivery Orders from proposal through award and closeout.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project Periods of Performance (PoP) and installation schedules.
• Ensure adequate qualified personnel and technical resources are available to successfully execute each Delivery Order.
• Manage staffing requirements without negatively impacting or reducing personnel supporting other programs.
• Plan and oversee technical security system installation activities.
• Manage installation personnel supporting complex physical and electronic security systems.
• Coordinate project requirements, schedules, resources, and installation activities throughout the Delivery Order lifecycle.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value engineering solutions.

Skills

Project planning

Staffing management

Security systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Title: Installation Manager

Program Summary: KBR’s Product and Technology Solutions Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

Job Summary

The Installation Manager serves as the primary focal point for all Task Order One installation Delivery Orders, supporting activities from proposal development through award, execution, completion, and closeout.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for all installation Delivery Orders from proposal through award and closeout.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project Periods of Performance (PoP) and installation schedules.
• Ensure adequate qualified personnel and technical resources are available to successfully execute each Delivery Order.
• Manage staffing requirements without negatively impacting or reducing personnel supporting other programs.
• Plan and oversee technical security system installation activities.
• Manage installation personnel supporting complex physical and electronic security systems.
• Coordinate project requirements, schedules, resources, and installation activities throughout the Delivery Order lifecycle.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend value engineering solutions.
• Serve as the installation management lead for individual project and Delivery Order meetings.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, logistics, technical personnel, subcontractors, and customer representatives as required.
• Monitor installation progress and identify schedule, staffing, technical, and execution risks.
• Ensure installation activities remain aligned with contractual requirements, project schedules, and customer expectations.
• Support successful project completion, customer acceptance, and Delivery Order closeout.

Basic Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning for security systems and management of technical security installation personnel; and minimum 7 years of experience working with complex security systems.

Certification Requirements

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum, Agile, or Program Management certification.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active Top Secret clearance required.

Work Location

Onsite at the Pentagon.

Compensation

$106,950.00 - $160,425.00.

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.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

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