Head of Configuration Management & Facilities

Facility Manager 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.

Collaborative 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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Facility Manager to join our team supporting a government client with locations in Washington Metropolitan Area.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct the operations and maintenance of the site's critical facilities guaranteeing the continuity of critical operations, with a commitment to reliability for around-the-clock mission support.

Provide management oversight to 24/7 operational support teams, technicians, and vendors, including guidance, training and performance feedback. Ensure all work performed complies with safety protocols and industry standards.

Implement an effective preventive maintenance program, including maintenance scheduling, monitoring environmental controls and troubleshooting equipment to prevent downtime.

Enforce operational and maintenance standards that support contractual requirements and comply with regulatory and environmental requirements.

Implement work processes and leverage data analysis to assist clients with achieving reliable equipment performance at cost-effective rates

Provide rapid response to emergencies and equipment failures to ensure operational continuity and safeguard data integrity. Implement disaster recovery protocols and enforce compliance to maintain operational reliability.

Draft comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals

Communicate effectively with diverse teams, responding to questions, and solving a range of operational issues

Apply corporate standards diligently and uphold strict adherence to environmental, health & safety, and regulatory requirements

Maintain a close watch on contractual obligations and stay informed of any regulatory changes that impact facility operations

Qualifications

Required:

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with polygraph

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant supervisory experience associated with managing 24/7 critical facilities operations.

Demonstrated supervisory experience with excellent organizational and leadership capabilities

Experience working in secured/restricted facilities environment with knowledge of the Uptime Institute Tier configuration topologies

Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and experience with the concepts, design, and engineering of electrical power distribution from both power generation and public utility power to rack-mounted equipment

A thorough understanding of SCADA systems and Building Management Systems

Experience managing the staffing and the associated scheduling for a 24x7x365 mission-critical environment where continuous availability is essential and of the highest priority

Knowledge of process improvement models (e.g LEAN/Six Sigma, ISO 9000)

Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Response Procedures

Knowledge in MEP concepts of operation, and electrical generation procedures

Effective oral and written communications skills; ability to read and understand blueprints

Strong problem-solving skills and experience in managing critical deadlines

Project management, safety compliance, and vendor coordination capabilities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.