MAB Construction Manager

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

KBR is seeking a MAB Construction Manager to provide dedicated construction leadership for Monoclonal Antibody (MAB) manufacturing facilities and related infrastructure. The role serves as the owner’s representative on site, directing EPCM teams to deliver a safe, on‑schedule project within budget and to the highest quality standards, from mobilization through startup and turnover.

Reporting to the Construction Lead, you will coordinate construction, engineering, procurement, CQV, and

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering or related technical discipline, or experience in lieu of a degree
• 20+ years progressively responsible construction management experience
• 10+ years in leadership on large industrial, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, mining, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing projects valued at $500M+
• Owner's representative on major EPC/EPCM projects
• Proven record delivering complex projects safely and successfully

Responsibilities

• Lead all site construction activities from mobilization through startup and handover
• Direct and oversee EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and construction management teams
• Champion a Zero Incident safety culture and lead safety performance reviews
• Validate schedules and monitor progress against milestones
• Oversee budgets, change management, and earned value performance
• Ensure conformance with design specs, standards and contracts
• Identify and manage construction risks and implement mitigation plans
• Coordinate handover to commissioning and operations teams

Skills

Construction leadership

EPCM contractor management

Safety leadership

Scheduling & cost control

Risk management

Education

BS in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Project controls software

Job description

MAB Construction Manager

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 seeking a MAB Construction Manager to provide dedicated construction leadership and oversight for all Monoclonal Antibody (MAB) manufacturing facilities and supporting infrastructure. Reporting to the Construction Lead, this role serves as the primary field coordinator for MAB-related construction activities to support successful commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup of the MAB manufacturing facilities.

Construction Leadership

Serve as the owner's representative on site and be responsible for delivering the project safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Lead all site construction activities from mobilization through startup and handover. Manage EPCM contractors and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient project execution. Coordinate construction, engineering, procurement, CQV, and operations teams. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement recovery plans as needed. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and owner expectations. Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations.

Contractor Management

Direct and oversee EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and construction management teams. Monitor contractor performance against established safety, schedule, cost, and quality metrics. Conduct regular construction progress reviews and executive status meetings. Resolve contractor performance issues and facilitate recovery plans when required. Ensure contractor compliance with contractual obligations and owner requirements.

Safety Leadership

Champion a \"Zero Incident\" safety culture throughout the project. Ensure compliance with all corporate HSE standards, local regulations, and industry best practices. Participate in safety audits, field inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action programs. Lead construction safety performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Schedule Management

Validate construction schedules and execution plans. Monitor progress against project milestones and critical path activities. Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation and recovery strategies. Coordinate work sequencing and site logistics to optimize construction productivity. Provide accurate schedule forecasting and reporting to project leadership.

Cost Control

Oversee construction budgets and field change management processes. Review and approve contractor progress reports and earned value performance. Identify cost risks, growth opportunities, and mitigation strategies. Ensure proper evaluation and management of change orders and claims.

Quality Assurance

Ensure construction activities comply with design specifications, project standards, and contractual requirements. Participate in quality surveillance and inspection programs. Monitor non-conformance reporting and corrective action implementation. Verify turnover and completion packages meet commissioning requirements.

Risk Management

Identify and manage construction-related risks and opportunities. Develop mitigation plans for safety, labor, material, weather, productivity, and execution risks. Support project risk reviews and contingency management processes. Lead issue resolution efforts to minimize impacts to project objectives.

Commissioning and Startup Support

Coordinate transition from construction to commissioning and startup. Ensure system completions are executed in accordance with turnover plans. Support operational readiness and training activities. Facilitate smooth handover to operations and asset management teams.

Required Qualifications

• Education BS in Construction Management, Engineering or related technical discipline, or experience in lieu of a degree


• Experience Minimum 20 years of progressively responsible construction management experience.


• Minimum 10 years in leadership roles on large industrial, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, mining, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.


• Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at $500 million or greater.


• Experience serving as owner's representative on major EPC or EPCM projects.


• Proven record of delivering complex projects safely and successfully.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of construction execution methods and contractor management


• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, commissioning, and startup processes.


• Expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.


• Knowledge of contract administration and claims management.


• Familiarity with Primavera P6, project controls systems, and construction management software.

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.

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