Drug Product Construction Manager

KBR, Inc.•Richmond, VA

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides solutions across the asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and asset optimization solutions. The Drug Product Construction Manager oversees construction activities for formulation, fill-finish, lyophilization, packaging interfaces, and supporting aseptic manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Construction Lead, the role ensures construction execution aligns with GMP, contamination control, cleanroom, and aseptic processing requirements so facilities are ready for commissioning, qualification, validation, and commercial manufacturing startup. The role serves as the owner's representative on site and leads construction from mobilization through startup and handover. It manages EPCM contractors and subcontractors, coordinates construction with engineering, procurement, CQV, and operations, and oversees safety, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and contractual performance. The manager also coordinates transition to commissioning and startup, supports operational readiness and training, and facilitates handover to operations and asset management teams.

Requirements

Education in Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
At least 20 years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
At least 10 years in leadership roles on large industrial, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, mining, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at $500 million or greater.
Experience serving as the owner's representative on major EPC or EPCM projects.
A proven record of delivering complex projects safely and successfully.
Advanced knowledge of construction execution methods and contractor management.
Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, commissioning, and startup processes.
Expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.
Knowledge of contract administration and claims management.
Familiarity with Primavera P6, project controls systems, and construction management software.

Responsibilities

Serve as the owner's representative on site and deliver the project safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.
Lead site construction activities from mobilization through startup and handover.
Manage EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and construction management teams to support safe and efficient execution.
Coordinate construction, engineering, procurement, CQV, and operations teams.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement recovery plans.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and owner expectations.
Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations.
Monitor contractor performance against safety, schedule, cost, and quality metrics; conduct progress reviews and executive status meetings; resolve performance issues and facilitate recovery plans.
Champion a Zero Incident safety culture and ensure compliance with corporate HSE standards, local regulations, and industry best practices.
Participate in safety audits, field inspections, incident investigations, corrective action programs, and safety performance reviews.
Validate construction schedules and execution plans; monitor milestones and critical-path activities; identify schedule risks and implement mitigation or recovery strategies.
Coordinate work sequencing and site logistics to optimize construction productivity, and provide schedule forecasting and reporting.
Oversee construction budgets and field change management; review and approve contractor progress reports and earned value performance.
Identify cost risks, growth opportunities, and mitigation strategies; evaluate and manage change orders and claims.
Ensure construction complies with design specifications, project standards, and contractual requirements.
Participate in quality surveillance and inspection programs; monitor non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.
Verify turnover and completion packages meet commissioning requirements.
Identify and manage construction-related risks and opportunities, including safety, labor, material, weather, productivity, and execution risks.
Develop mitigation plans, support project risk reviews and contingency management, and lead issue resolution to minimize impacts on project objectives.
Coordinate the transition from construction to commissioning and startup; ensure system completions follow turnover plans.
Support operational readiness and training, and facilitate handover to operations and asset management teams.