Senior Construction Manager – Energetics Facility (DoD)

Trinzic; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Per diem allowance

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

Job summary

KBR is seeking a senior Construction Manager to lead on-site execution for the Blue Grass Army Depot ECOE, managing from mobilization through commissioning and turnover to manufacturing operations. The role requires constant senior-level interface with the U.S.

Army, USACE, installation leadership, and government stakeholders. The successful candidate will have 15+ years in federal construction and proven experience delivering large-scale hazardous process facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree.
• 15+ years of progressive construction management on heavy industrial projects, incl. 10+ years on federal programs.
• Senior on-site construction manager for a program valued at $500M+ from mobilization to completion.
• Experience with chemical/energetics or munitions facilities and hazardous process equipment installation.
• Strong liaison with US Army, USACE, and installation leadership; familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• Knowledge of USACE EM 385‑1‑1 safety standards and CQM procedures.

Responsibilities

• Direct all on-site construction activities for a $900M+ industrial facility.
• Serve as primary interface with the U.S. Army, USACE, installation staff, and Government safety and security teams; lead reviews and issue resolution.
• Manage subcontractors and self-perform crews; enforce schedule, quality, and contract requirements.
• Implement a construction safety program compliant with DoD explosives safety criteria.
• Ensure compliance with explosives siting and hazardous location electrical requirements.
• Oversee cost, schedule, earned value performance; manage changes and RFIs; report status to Government.
• Coordinate sequencing with vendors, commissioning teams, and operations for smooth transition.
• Lead quality assurance per USACE processes; ensure closeout of punch lists, tests, and documentation.
• Support environmental compliance during construction (stormwater, air, waste, RCRA).
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary construction management team.

Skills

Construction management

Federal project experience

Army liaison

Safety program development

Scheduling and EV

Subcontractor management

Leadership

RMS knowledge

PE/CCM/PMP (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

RMS

Job description

KBR is seeking a senior Construction Manager to lead on-site execution for the Blue Grass Army Depot ECOE, managing from mobilization through commissioning and turnover to manufacturing operations. The role requires constant senior-level interface with the U.S.

Army, USACE, installation leadership, and government stakeholders. The successful candidate will have 15+ years in federal construction and proven experience delivering large-scale hazardous process facilities.