Senior Preconstruction & Constructability Lead

KBR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Preconstruction and Constructability Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead constructability programs for a major pharmaceutical project. You will oversee EPCM and construction contractors, ensure GMP compliance, and drive early risk mitigation during design, procurement, and execution.

This role emphasizes leadership across design, CQV readiness, and startup activities. Responsibilities include developing the constructability governance, coordinating multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline.
• 20 years of industrial construction experience, including leadership on large capital projects.
• Minimum 10 years managing preconstruction and constructability programs on large capital projects.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, semiconductor, or other highly regulated facilities preferred.
• Experience with EPC, EPCM, and owner-side project delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Constructability Leadership: Develop and govern the Constructability Program; lead constructability reviews across design and execution phases; manage the Constructability Action Register.
• Preconstruction Planning: Develop construction execution plans, sequencing, and work packaging; evaluate modularization and off-site fabrication opportunities.
• Design and Engineering Integration: Oversee owner design development to ensure constructability; review deliverables for installability and CQV readiness; coordinate interfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Facility Planning: Ensure constructability in GMP areas, cleanrooms, HVAC, piping, utilities, labs, and logistics.
• Construction Readiness: Support readiness reviews; assess contractor plans, schedules, logistics, and construction methodologies; integrate milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

GMP knowledge

Construction planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline

Tools

EPC/EPCM delivery

Modularization

Job description

KBR is seeking an experienced Preconstruction and Constructability Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead constructability programs for a major pharmaceutical project. You will oversee EPCM and construction contractors, ensure GMP compliance, and drive early risk mitigation during design, procurement, and execution.

This role emphasizes leadership across design, CQV readiness, and startup activities. Responsibilities include developing the constructability governance, coordinating multidisciplinary