Project Construction Manager

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

- Innovative Projects:



KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

- Cooperative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Project Construction Manager to join our team.

This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. The Project Construction Manager will be expected to travel between our facilities in Alice Springs and local area. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

What You’ll Do

In the role of Project Construction Manager, your duties will include:

- Direct the facilities' construction and maintenance at each site including but not limited to: job site document control and distribution of drawings, specifications, and all other technical documents
- Directs project construction planning, safety, cost control, and scheduling activities
- Interpret drawings and implement specifications for job site queries




- Resolves job site technical issues encountered during execution of construction projects
- Formulating and enforcing operational and construction standards that support company objectives, contractual requirements and comply with regulatory and environmental standards
- Hiring, training, and leading a competent workforce to be versatile and technically savvy
- Keeping a close watch on contractual obligations and staying informed of any regulatory changes that impact facility operations
- Orchestrating activities to align with the overarching contract requirements and to ensure smooth site operations
- Provide technical support to site operations, guaranteeing the continuity of critical infrastructure operations, with a commitment to reliability for around-the-clock mission support
- Communicating effectively with diverse teams, responding to questions, and solving a range of operational issues

Requirements

- Possess an active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph or Host Nation TS/PV clearance.
- A degree in Project Management, Civil, Construction, or Architecture from an accredited university, or equivalent work experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience with construction/facility projects of similar scope, size and complexity
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Senior/Chief Project Manager responsible for supervising project managers, engineers and sub-contractors
- Professional certification/registration
- Demonstrated experience working in 24x7x365 operational environments requiring close coordination with mission operations
- Demonstrated experience in timely proposal preparation a

📌 Project Construction Manager (Alice Springs)
🏢 Kbr
📍 Alice Springs