Engineering Project Manager

1 month ago

Pasadena, United States KBR, Inc. Full time

KBR 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 an Engineering Project Manager responsible for all phases of project execution; from Front End Loading (FEL) through Authorization and Design to Construction and Startup ending with Project Closure. Projects will range from Minors ($50,000 to $500,000) to Majors ($500,000 to $1,500,000). This work will be done at the local client site. Your additional responsibility provides hands-on opportunities executing projects.


Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Conducts work activities in a manner consistent with Client and KBR Core Values.
  • Accountable for overall project performance, including safety, operability, quality, budget, and schedule.
  • Typically managing several projects simultaneously, handling internal prioritization of resources and coordination with plants to determine installation windows and necessary plant resourcing to support permitting, operating discipline updates, and training needs.
  • Currently expecting about 10-12 minor projects per year, and one major project.
  • Manages a team of direct reports, including pipe and electrical designer, project control specialists, and document management, among others.
  • Involved with project execution including ensuring necessary procurement & marshaling is completed and contractor resources are available and scheduled to hit key milestones.
  • Develops and presents high quality project definition documentation project approval reviews for stakeholder decision against the business opportunity.
  • Performs economic evaluations, prepares funding requests, forecasts capital and non-cap expenditures and asset write-offs, and ensures necessary financial reporting and accounting is performed.
  • Works closely with the plant sites, Site Engineering, and internal engineering resources to execute FEL and detailed engineering activities. Supports projects through construction and commissioning and startup. Serves as single point of contact for Client to coordinate internal and external engineering resources with Site Engineering.
  • Coordinates on a routine basis with KBR home office engineering and project controls disciplines in support of small and large capital projects
  • Works with Manufacturing Technology team in identifying non-cap alternatives or lower capital options, utilizing the appropriate value improving practices.
  • Implements best practices, evaluates scope options, conducts risk analysis, and develops mitigation plans.
  • Makes strategic project decisions and provides status updates throughout execution of all aspects of the project.
  • Ensures excellence in alignment to process safety management (PSM), environmental, health & safety (EH&S), mechanical integrity and quality assurance (MIQA), export controls and trade secrets principles, and other core value standards, processes, and procedures.
  • Serves as the owner’s lead project engineer to ensure necessary engineering processes are followed, leveraging highly with engineering and construction management contractors.
  • Champions the “no change” concept and ensures only changes consistent with the business and project objectives are approved. Demonstrates excellent communication when changes occur.
  • Provides trustworthy leadership for an effective and cohesive team by ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly understood, team member workloads are reasonable, cross functional communications are adequate and personality conflicts managed for owners and contract team members. Engages outside consultants when needed to support the team.
  • Management of project execution to safely achieve business objectives within agreed scope, cost and schedule while protecting the environment and our communities.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans, including auditing work processes and deliverables for compliance, and for meeting agreed upon project quality requirements and expectations, including operability scorecard metrics following return to operations.


*Must be a US Citizen holding a US Passport*


This position is located at a client site in Pasadena, TX (Houston Area). Work will be performed on site.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Experience leading/managing a team of personnel
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical Engineering
  • 7 to 10 years related industrial experience.
  • Project Management Experience a must.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communications, team skills & ability to collaborate.
  • Ability to lead multiple projects/tasks and drive projects to completion with strong operability to support reliable, high-quality production.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required and experience with Microsoft Project, SAP, and/or other project management tools preferred.
  • Familiarity with the FEL/Gate Review Process


Physical Qualifications

  • Work is located at a chemical plant:
  • 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).
  • 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.​

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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. ​


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