Senior Project Manager - EPC
KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. We support our clients by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with full life cycle capabilities to meet their most pressing challenges.
KBR is seeking a capable and motivated Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of complex capital projects across our international portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
QHSE Leadership
* Promote team responsibility for QHSE compliance and monitor results.
* Ensure hazard prevention measures are taken and QHSE best practices are embedded in all processes.
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
* Define and communicate a clear vision and strategic objectives for each proposal and project.
* Support the pursuit of new work, developing compelling technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with broader proposal teams.
* Align project goals with long-term business strategy and client drivers.
* Demonstrate understanding and support management of project financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, and profitability.
* During project execution support operation of effective contract and change management processes to protect KBR commercial interests.
* Demonstrate a "can-do" attitude and remain calm under pressure, setting challenging yet achievable goals.
* Develop understanding of client business models and their influence on project drivers.
* Accept responsibility for failures and use them as learning opportunities.
Project Execution & Technical Oversight
* Develop and implement robust project execution plans aligned with KBR's standards and client expectations.
* Assure safe, high-quality delivery consistent with schedule, cost, and contractual requirements.
* Support resolution of technical challenges across disciplines, ensuring timely corrective actions and lessons learned.
* Support regular project status reviews and deal promptly with performance issues, escalating to project / operations management as required.
* Support progress tracking, Earned Value reporting, and technical performance metrics.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
* Ensure project execution complies with KBR policies, procedures, systems, and regulatory requirements.
* Proactively manage project risks to avoid delays, cost overruns, or reputational impact.
* Develop contingency plans and exploit opportunities where prudent.
* Provide accurate and timely reporting of project status and forecasts in line with internal and industry standards.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
* Support engagements with clients and other stakeholders; potentially leading some engagements.
* Be accessible, responsive, and respectful to clients at all times.
* Seek stakeholder feedback and foster mutual interest in repeat business.
* Represent KBR in external forums, steering committees, and strategic engagements.
Team Leadership & Capability Development
* Support the build of high-performing teams that perceive themselves as cohesive units.
* Delegate appropriately and provide timely, constructive feedback.
* Identify resource requirements and coordinate with functional leads to ensure effective project support.
* Mentor, and develop potential project leadership talent.
* Champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
Business Development
* Identify partnership and "add-on" opportunities, supporting both strategic and opportunistic revenue/job income to KBR.
* Work with sales teams to follow up on leads and grow long‑term client relationships.
Key Attributes, Skills & Experience
* Senior professional with strong personal drive, credibility, and leadership presence.
* Deep experience in one or more of KBR ISI's core markets: offshore/onshore oil & gas, refining, petrochemicals, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, infrastructure, civil nuclear.
* Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary / multilocation teams (up to 100 FTE) and deliver in diverse global locations.
* Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, change orders, and risk management.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and influencing at executive level.
* Technically proficient with ability to challenge and guide engineering and delivery teams.
* Excellent awareness of environmental and sustainability issues, particularly decarbonisation opportunities.
* Committed to ethical leadership and adherence to KBR's Code of Business Conduct.
Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline.
* Professional Engineering qualification and/or recognised project management certification (e.g., PMP, AMP).
* Chartered status or equivalent is desirable.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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