Construction Controls Manager

KBR•Richmond, VA

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides solutions across the asset lifecycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and smart solutions for planned and operating assets. The Construction Controls Manager is responsible for installed quantity verification, field progress measurement, earned quantity reporting, productivity performance analysis, work package status tracking, and integrating construction progress data into the WS3 project controls reporting process. The role is the primary interface between field execution teams and project controls, ensuring accurate, timely, and auditable progress reporting across construction areas. The position also leads the Owner’s Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and WorkFace Planning program on a major capital project. As part of the Owner’s project leadership team, the role drives integration across engineering, procurement, construction, material management, commissioning, and startup to improve field productivity, schedule certainty, and execution performance. It provides governance and oversight of EPCM contractors, construction managers, and trade contractors to support consistent implementation of AWP best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

20 or more years of industrial construction experience.
At least 10 years leading AWP and WorkFace Planning programs on major capital projects.
Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $1 billion TIC.
Experience in an Owner, EPCM, or Program Management role.
Experience managing multiple EPCM contractors and construction contractors simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of AWP, WorkFace Planning, project controls, construction readiness, systems completion, and startup planning.
Advanced knowledge of 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.

Nice To Haves

Mega-project experience is preferred; previous experience supporting projects between $3 billion and $10 billion is preferred.
Preferred certifications include PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional), AACE certifications, Lean Construction certification, and Construction Industry Institute (CII) AWP Professional Certification.

Responsibilities

Verify installed quantities and measure field progress.
Report earned quantities and analyze productivity performance.
Track work package status and integrate construction progress data into WS3 project controls reporting.
Serve as the primary interface between field execution teams and project controls, ensuring accurate, timely, and auditable reporting.
Develop and implement the project AWP and WorkFace Planning strategy.
Establish governance, standards, metrics, and reporting for AWP execution.
Lead integration of Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Installation Work Packages (IWPs), and turnover packages.
Align engineering deliverables, procurement activities, construction sequencing, and commissioning requirements.
Lead construction readiness reviews and constraint management processes.
Monitor contractor compliance with Owner AWP requirements and industry best practices.
Coordinate with project controls to integrate AWP milestones into schedules and performance reporting.
Support modularization, prefabrication, and construction-driven design initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in labor productivity, workface readiness, and schedule performance.
Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations to project leadership.
Conduct periodic assurance audits and maturity assessments.
Measure contractor performance against established AWP key performance indicators.
Provide regular executive updates to Owner leadership and project steering committees.
Provide governance and oversight of EPCM contractors, construction managers, and trade contractors.