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KBR, Inc. · 4 months ago

MISS: Site Lead (Contingency)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a company dedicated to supporting the US Department of State’s operations in Iraq through its MISS program. The Site Lead will supervise day-to-day operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while overseeing the implementation of the Program Management Plan.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace

Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation

Receive projects from the Country Manager, may occasionally receive projects from OMSS COR/ACOR

Perform work with considerable independence within established DoS policies, regulations, and technical guidelines

Oversee the management and implementation of the Program Management Plan

Oversee the coordination of work priorities and monitoring of methods, procedures, and programs

Recommend, develop, implement, establish, and enforce procedures and programs to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness to the program

Adhere to company and government processes, regulations, and statutes

Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules. Identify program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications

Direct and coordinate activities to meet goals in terms of performance, objectives/standards, service delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction

Review work orders and work order reports to ensure the tasks are completed on-time and inspects the projects to ensure all work is accomplished per the SOW

Confer with staff in order to resolve performance and personnel problems

Prepare project specific plans and long-range work schedules; delegate specific duties to assigned work crews

Assist with the implementation of all formal policies and procedures governing site operations

Submit work order requests as required

Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of all completed work orders and provide summary feedback both verbally and in writing to the LCC A Country Manager

Prepare and submit detailed reports on work completed and on the status of the facility infrastructure systems projects

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Operational ManagementInternational ExperienceConstruction ManagementProject ManagementTechnical Information SystemsGovernment ContractsLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Master's Degree in similar profession is preferred. Verifiable experience managing multiple trades in a large institutional setting or managing construction projects may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree

Typical requirements include 5-8 years of experience in operational management of government sponsored programs

Previous international experience in challenging locations, preferably working in the Middle East, with a working knowledge of customs and cultural differences

Possess knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of project management

Knowledge of technical information systems

Ability to demonstrate and provide leadership and collaboration in diverse experiences to address operational methodologies in project planning and management and customer service

Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility

US Citizen

US Passport with minimum one plus year validity remaining

Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Must currently possess a U.S. Government (USG) issued Secret security clearance and/or a favorable USG Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) certification prior to being hired is required for the position

Must maintain eligibility at the required clearance or certification level for the duration of the task order

Preferred

Previous international experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions

Experience working withing Government Contracts

Must have effective communication skills (written/verbal) with exceptional problem resolution abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules

Expert computer skills, specifically Microsoft Project, Word and Excel

Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team

Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change

Good organizational and communication skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff

Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills

Possesses proven management skills to include effective planning, organizing, directing and controlling, with strong decision-making capabilities

Possesses excellent analytical skills- data driven, fact based and root cause focused

Ability to interact with staff at all levels from craft persons to senior executives

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees