Installation Manager

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

Job summary

KBR, Inc in the United States, onsite at the Pentagon, seeks an Installation Manager to serve as the primary focal point for all Task Order One installation Delivery Orders, supporting activities from proposal development through award, execution, completion, and closeout.

Responsibilities include developing PoP and installation schedules, ensuring qualified personnel and resources, coordinating with program management, engineering, logistics, and customers, and identifying cost-saving

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning for security systems and management of technical security installation personnel.
• Minimum 7 years of experience working with complex security systems.
• PMI PMP, Scrum, Agile, or Program Management certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for all installation Delivery Orders from proposal through award and closeout.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project PoP and installation schedules.
• Ensure qualified personnel and resources are available to execute each Delivery Order.
• Plan and oversee technical security system installation activities.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, logistics, subcontractors, and customers.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule, staffing, and execution risks.

Skills

Project planning

Security systems

Staffing management

Vendor coordination

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. The salary range posted is for Washington, DC. The offered rate will be based on contract affordability, 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.

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.
• Flexible work schedule.

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

#LI-AS1 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 of 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.

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.