Project Director, EPC

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of large, complex EPC projects valued at more than $1 billion, with full accountability for safety, schedule, budget, quality and client satisfaction.

You will serve as the primary client interface, providing executive leadership across project planning, execution, contract management, and delivery. Lead multidisciplinary teams and partners to meet objectives while adhering to HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in related projects with an average of 20+ years including senior project management experience.
• Undergraduate Engineering degree and P.E. licensure are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe project execution and financial success within schedule and contractual requirements.
• Deliver results for financials, HSE, client satisfaction, budget and schedule.
• Act as primary client liaison and leader of the project management team.
• Ensure work aligns with company policies, procedures, and HSE standards.
• Coordinate activities of project personnel, including joint ventures and collaborators.

Skills

Senior Project Management

Leadership

Client interface

Education

Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Job description

Project Director, EPC

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 Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large, complex EPC projects valued at more than $1 billion, with full accountability for safety, financial performance, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction. Serve as the primary client interface, providing executive leadership across project planning, execution, contract management, and delivery. Direct multidisciplinary teams and strategic partners to achieve business objectives while ensuring compliance with company standards and HSE requirements.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assures safe project execution to the client's satisfaction, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements while maintaining bottom line responsibility for financial success.
• Delivers expected results for financial, HSE, client satisfaction, budget and schedule performance.
• Serves as prime point of contact between the client and company.
• Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
• Manages and coordinates activities of all project personnel by direct supervision, through subordinates or through joint ventures, alliances, etc. In the proposal phase, works closely with Sales to evaluate and interpret requirements. May serve as a proposal manager.
• Defines precise scope of work and identify changes between the original proposal and final contractual agreement.
• Negotiates changes with the client.
• Plans the project execution and revises the plan as necessary and assures adherence to the plan.
• Keeps the client and company advised of project status.
• Leads the project management team and is responsible for the successful completion of the project. Abides by our business ethics.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in related projects with an average of 20+ years which includes several years of Senior Project Management level experience.
• Skills typically required through the completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering and possession of a P.E

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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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.

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