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Project LeaderKBR 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 Leader to be responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company. Capable of running a project of $15 to $75 million. Supervises and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
This position is located at a client site in Wilmington, DE. Work is performed full time on site.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include technical input for schedule creation, subcontracting strategy, subcontractor scopes of work, quality of construction, schedule adherence, budget containment, safety, selection of methods, systems, and techniques of construction, and labor cost control through daily attention to unit costs and adjustments in crew size or composition, etc.
Day to day contact and communication with clients, customers, contractors, and project team members.
Having responsibly for all phase of planning and execution on small and large projects from the FEL start to the acceptance end.
Working with a client that has a high demand on quality/safety/process/accountability
Working with and interface between engineering group and business team
Requirements/Qualifications
8 -12 years of construction experience, prefer experience with construction, estimating and bid process, scheduling
Understand and manage safety, quality, and schedules
Manage multiple subcontractors within a working facility
Ability to work with minimal supervision in daily tasks
Ability to communicate written and verbally to client, team and management
Must be able to maintain positive relationship through daily communication with the client
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets and applications
Physical Qualifications
Work is located at an active work site and requires the follow activities during field walk downs:
Requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
Extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces.
Some lifting may be required, up to 20lbs
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed boots, etc.)
Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively
Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability
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.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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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