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Preconstruction & Constructability Manager 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 seeking an experienced Construction Quality Manager to oversee construction quality performance for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing project. This role will have the oversight of EPCM contractors, construction contractors, suppliers, and inspectors to ensure all construction activities meet project specifications, GMP requirements, industry standards, and regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering a world-class facility through construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Constructability Leadership Develop and implement the project's Constructability Program and governance process. Lead formal constructability reviews during conceptual design, FEL, FEED, detailed design, procurement, and execution phases. Facilitate multidisciplinary constructability workshops involving engineering, operations, maintenance, CQV, procurement, and construction stakeholders. Maintain and manage the Constructability Action Register and ensure timely closure of action items. Evaluate design packages to ensure safe and efficient field installation, commissioning, maintenance, and future operational requirements Preconstruction Planning Lead development of construction execution plans and overall site construction strategy. Establish construction sequencing, work packaging, and execution philosophies. Evaluate and recommend modularization, prefabrication, and off-site fabrication opportunities. Support the development of contractor bid packages, construction requirements and prequalification criteria. Support site logistics planning, material flow strategies, and laydown area development. Design and Engineering Integration Provide owner oversight of EPCM design development to ensure constructability considerations are incorporated. Review engineering deliverables for installation efficiency, accessibility, operability, maintainability, and CQV readiness. Coordinate engineering-construction interfaces and resolve potential execution conflicts. Drive early identification of construction risks and mitigation strategies. Pharmaceutical Facility Planning Ensure constructability considerations are incorporated into: GMP manufacturing areas Cleanrooms HVAC systems Process piping systems Clean utilities Automation systems Laboratories Warehousing and logistics facilities Support design decisions that facilitate commissioning, qualification, validation, and startup activities. Construction Readiness Support construction readiness and stage-gate review processes. Evaluate contractor execution plans, staffing plans, schedules, logistics plans, and construction methodologies. Support development of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and workface planning strategies. Ensure procurement, engineering, and construction milestones are integrated and achievable. Risk Management Identify and manage construction execution risks during all project phases. Support project risk workshops and mitigation planning. Evaluate impacts of design changes on cost, schedule, safety, quality, and execution. Develop contingency plans for critical field execution risks. Stakeholder Coordination Serve as the primary owner representative for constructability and preconstruction planning activities. Interface with engineering, procurement, project controls, construction management, QA/QC, CQV, operations, and contractors. Present constructability findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to project leadership. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline. 20+ years of industrial construction experience, including leadership roles on large capital projects. Minimum 10 years managing preconstruction and constructability programs on large capital projects. Demonstrated experience supporting projects greater than $500 million TIC. Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, semiconductor, or other highly regulated facilities preferred. Experience with EPC, EPCM, and owner-side project delivery models.

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Constructability programs Modularization and prefabrication Construction planning and sequencing AWP methodologies GMP facility construction CQV processes Project controls and risk management Building systems, utilities, and process equipment installation 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.​ Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits 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.