Senior Expeditor

KBR•Houston, TX

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 smart solutions for planned and operating assets. The Senior Expeditor works under general and occasional direct supervision, applying experience and knowledge of standard concepts in the field while developing advanced skills. The role administers and tracks equipment and bulk-material procurements, expedites supplier deliverables and engineering data, and coordinates with project teams, engineering, suppliers, construction, and project controls to support project schedules. The position maintains procurement documentation and status reports, uses IPMS and Documentum to track supplier data and document workflows, supports invoice milestone verification, monitors supplier performance and risks, and communicates supply status and client-driven changes to management.

Requirements

LNG EPC experience.
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of EPC expediting experience or related industry experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Extensive knowledge of EPC procurement and expediting practices.
Ability to manage procurement, expediting, and project documentation.
Ability to facilitate and lead project meetings and conference calls with teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and risk-identification skills.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and track major equipment, minor equipment, and bulk-material procurements for compliance with purchase-order terms, conditions, and project schedules.
Expedite supplier deliverables and engineering data to ensure timely submission, review, and return of documents required to maintain project schedules.
Coordinate and conduct meetings with project teams, engineering personnel, and suppliers to review procurement and expediting progress.
Maintain detailed procurement files, records, and documentation for assigned purchase orders.
Update and maintain expediting status reports and procurement tracking systems.
Use Integrated Project Management System (IPMS) and Documentum to monitor, track, and manage supplier data, drawings, and document workflows.
Collaborate with construction teams to resolve overages, shortages, damaged materials, and quarantined equipment issues.
Support Accounts Payable by verifying contractual milestones and delivery requirements before invoice payment processing.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify potential schedule risks, delays, and documentation issues.
Coordinate communication among suppliers, engineering, construction, and project controls teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Lead regular project meetings and conference calls to communicate status, resolve issues, and maintain project schedules.
Monitor client-driven changes and update management on supply-chain status, procurement progress, and potential impacts to project execution.
Analyze and resolve procurement and expediting challenges using industry best practices and established EPC methodologies.
Identify opportunities to improve procurement and expediting workflows.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to less experienced team members as needed.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement priorities, delivery schedules, and project requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, material delivery, and project schedule commitments.