Operations Manager (Contingency Hire)
KBR
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Full TimeIn-OfficeSenior-LevelConstruction and Skilled Trades
The PRC Project Manager Baghdad Embassy Compound (BEC) is responsible for the overall execution, management, and oversight of all Preventive and Repair Construction (PRC) services performed under the Task Order at the BEC.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a ZERO Harm workplace, ensuring safety remains the highest priority across all site activities.
- Manage all PRC activities at the BEC location ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and within approved budgets.
- Provide direct oversight of PRC personnel assigned to the BEC, including Scheduler/Planner and project support staff.
- Ensure all PRC work at the BEC complies with the approved Scope of Work (SOW), schedule, and cost estimates.
- Maintain accountability for PRC project performance at the BEC, including cost control and schedule adherence.
- Oversee development of PRC project estimates at the BEC, including labor categories, materials, subcontracting, schedules, and complete SOWs.
- Ensure all estimates are developed using RSMeans or COR/FM-approved equivalent industry standards.
- Ensure no project activities (material procurement, subcontract awards, mobilization) at the BEC begin prior to formal COR approval.
Ensure PRC projects at the BEC are completed within approved schedule and approved budget
Monitor project execution and proactively mitigate risks impacting cost, performance, or safety.
Serve as the primary PRC BEC point of contact with the COR and FM.
Participate in periodic and ad hoc meetings with government stakeholders to report PRC status, issues, and accomplishments.
Ensure all approved PRC projects at the BEC are entered into the GMMS Facilities Workload Plan (FWP) module and that related CMMS updates (asset data and PM schedules) are completed.
Skills & Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
- Current US Passport with at least two years remaining (before expiration)
- Obtain and maintain MRPT and base access to all sites
- Valid driver’s license from home of record.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years experience in construction or facilities project management
- Demonstrated experience managing government construction or facility contracts
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under strict schedule and cost controls
Experience
- 10+ years experience in construction or facilities project management
- Including light construction, refurbishment, and facility/system replacement projects
- Four 3+) years experience in project management positions
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Why Join Us
- Belong, Connect, Grow with KBR!
- KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions globally.
- ONE KBR values: We Value Our People | We Deliver | We Are People of Integrity | We Empower | We Are a Team of Teams.
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage Flexible spending account Disability coverage Paid time off Flexible work schedule Career advancement through professional training and development