Job Description

Title:

Construction Manager

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

KBR is looking for a Construction Manager to be based in Basra, Iraq – 28/28 rotation

Job Dimension

• Lead and manage all site construction activities for the WIP-CSSP project, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of the works.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved engineering deliverables, project specifications, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
• Coordinate all construction disciplines and interfaces to achieve construction milestones and project objectives.
• Monitor and manage EPC Contractor construction performance, productivity, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure construction activities comply with company HSSE requirements.

Activities

Construction Management

• Lead and supervise all site construction activities covering:
• Civil and structural works
• Mechanical installation
• Piping works
• Electrical works
• Instrumentation and control systems
• Buildings and infrastructure
• Utilities and supporting facilities
• Ensure construction activities are executed according to:
• Approved AFC drawings
• Specifications and procedures
• Project schedule and priorities
• Applicable regulations and standards
• Coordinate site activities to optimize construction sequence and resource utilization.
• Monitor construction progress and identify recovery actions when required.

Contractor Management

• Manage and oversee EPC Contractor and subcontractor construction teams.
• Conduct regular construction coordination meetings.
• Review:
• Construction schedules
• Manpower plans
• Equipment deployment plans
• Construction methodologies
• Monitor contractor productivity and performance against project objectives.
• Ensure contractors implement approved procedures and construction practices.

Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate interfaces between:
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Construction
• Commissioning
• Operations
• HSE and Quality teams
• Ensure construction readiness prior to execution.
• Resolve construction issues and interface conflicts promptly.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination and decision-making.

Construction Planning & Progress

• Review and validate construction execution plans.
• Monitor construction KPIs and progress against approved schedules.
• Identify risks to construction execution and implement mitigation plans.
• Participate in weekly and monthly progress reviews.
• Ensure accurate reporting of construction status and forecast completion dates.

Quality Management

• Ensure all construction activities comply with project quality requirements.
• Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for inspections and testing activities.
• Monitor punch lists and non-conformities.
• Ensure timely closure of quality issues and corrective actions.

Handover & Commissioning Support

• Support Mechanical Completion activities.
• Ensure construction dossiers and turnover packages are complete.
• Coordinate system handovers to commissioning teams.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.

HSE RESPONSIBILITY

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong HSSE culture.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Project HSE requirements
• Site procedures
• Permit-to-Work requirements
• Environmental regulations
• Participate in:
• Site safety audits
• Management safety walks
• Incident investigations
• Risk assessments
• Ensure unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are immediately addressed.
• Stop work when safety requirements are not met.

Required Qualifications / Experience

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction management on major EPC/EPSCC projects.
• Proven experience on large industrial, oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, or utility projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction activities from detailed engineering through commissioning.
• Minimum 5 years as Construction Manager, Site Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience in greenfield megaprojects is preferred.
• Previous Middle East and/or remote site experience is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction methodologies
• Multidisciplinary installation activities
• Construction planning and scheduling
• Contractor management
• Mechanical completion and turnover processes
• HSE leadership
• Quality management systems
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPSCC project execution.

Level / Diploma

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Process, or equivalent).
• Professional accreditation or recognized project/construction management certification is an advantage.

Languages

• Proficiency in English mandatory.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Results-oriented with strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.