Senior AWP & WorkFace Planning Manager - Mega Projects

KBR, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Construction Planning and AWP Manager to lead the Owner's AWP and WorkFace Planning program on a multi-billion-dollar capital project.

This role drives integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities to improve field productivity, schedule certainty, and execution performance. As part of the Owner's project leadership, you will govern EPCM contractors and trade contractors, develop AWP strategy, lead readiness reviews, and report to the

Qualifications

• 20+ years of industrial construction experience.
• 10+ years leading AWP and WorkFace Planning.
• Experience on projects exceeding $500 million TIC; mega-projects preferred.
• Experience in Owner, EPCM, Program Management, or Construction Management environments.
• Experience managing multiple EPCM contractors and construction contractors.
• Strong knowledge of AWP, WorkFace Planning, project controls, construction readiness, systems completion, and startup planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project AWP and WorkFace Planning strategy.
• Establish governance, standards, metrics, and reporting for AWP execution.
• Lead integration of Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Installation Work Packages (IWPs), and turnover packages.
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement activities, construction sequencing, and commissioning requirements.
• Lead construction readiness reviews and constraint management processes
• Monitor contractor compliance with Owner AWP requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with project controls to integrate AWP milestones into project schedules and performance reporting.
• Support modularization, prefabrication, and construction-driven design initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in labor productivity, workface readiness, and schedule performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations for project leadership.
• Conduct periodic assurance audits and maturity assessments.
• Measure contractor performance against established AWP key performance indicators.
• Provide regular executive updates to Owner leadership and project steering committees.

Skills

AWP (Advanced Work Packaging)

WorkFace Planning

Construction management

Project controls

Scheduling

Leadership

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Construction Planning and AWP Manager to lead the Owner's AWP and WorkFace Planning program on a multi-billion-dollar capital project.

This role drives integration of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities to improve field productivity, schedule certainty, and execution performance. As part of the Owner's project leadership, you will govern EPCM contractors and trade contractors, develop AWP strategy, lead readiness reviews, and report to the