Senior HSE Manager

KBR, Inc.•Richmond, VA

About The Position

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 a Sr. HSE Manager to lead Health Safety and Environment initiatives. The HSE Manager is responsible for leading the Health, Safety, and Environmental strategy, governance, and assurance program for a multi-billion-dollar industrial construction project. The role serves as the owner's senior HSE representative and provides independent oversight of EPC, EPCM, construction management, and contractor HSE performance throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases. The Sr. HSE Manager is responsible for overseeing project health, safety, and environmental performance. This role monitors contractor safety programs, conducts performance assessments, facilitates safety leadership initiatives, and promotes a culture of zero incidents across the project. The HSE Lead ensures construction activities are executed in accordance with the client and KBR’s safety expectations and applicable regulatory requirements. The HSE Manager ensures all project activities are executed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, corporate standards, industry best practices, and project safety objectives. The position provides leadership to achieve world-class HSE performance and a culture of Zero Incidents while protecting personnel, communities, assets, and the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE experience.
Minimum 10 years supporting large industrial capital projects.
Minimum 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $500 million in TIC.
Experience with EPC, EPCM, and Construction Management delivery models.
Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.
Executive presence
Safety leadership
Strategic thinking
Risk management
Contractor management
Conflict resolution
Incident investigation
Regulatory compliance expertise
Strong communication skills
Influencing and coaching capabilities

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.
CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician)
CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
NEBOSH Diploma
OSHA 30/500
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Project HSE Execution Strategy and Assurance Program.
Establish project-wide HSE goals, objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and leading metrics.
Serve as the owner's primary authority on all HSE matters.
Provide visible safety leadership across all project activities.
Lead the development of a strong safety culture emphasizing personal accountability and intervention.
Ensure alignment between owner requirements and contractor HSE programs.
Oversee HSE performance of EPC, EPCM, construction contractors, subcontractors, and service providers.
Review and approve contractor HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and site-specific safety programs.
Conduct formal audits, field assessments, and management reviews.
Verify contractors maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and project standards.
Recommend corrective actions and recovery plans when deficiencies are identified.
Lead project-wide hazard identification and risk management programs.
Review high-risk work activities including: Critical lifts, Work at height, Confined space entry, Electrical safety, Excavation and trenching, Heavy transportation operations, Hot work, Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
Ensure effective implementation of Life-Saving Rules and Critical Risk Controls.
Lead the owner's participation in incident investigations.
Ensure root cause analyses are conducted for incidents, near misses, and high-potential events.
Track corrective actions through closure.
Communicate lessons learned across the project organization and contractor teams.
Develop proactive initiatives to eliminate recurring events.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local jurisdictional requirements, environmental permits, and corporate standards.
Maintain interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
Monitor upcoming regulatory changes that may impact project execution.
Support compliance audits and inspections.
Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
Ensure proper management of: Waste management, Water protection, Hazardous materials, Spill prevention and response.
Monitor environmental performance and reporting requirements.
Conduct routine field safety engagements and site walks.
Participate in toolbox talks, contractor meetings, and safety leadership reviews.
Verify effective implementation of permit-to-work systems.
Monitor quality of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Task Risk Assessments (TRAs).
Promote workforce involvement through observation and reporting programs.
Develop and maintain project emergency response plans.
Coordinate emergency drills and exercises.
Ensure readiness of medical, rescue, and crisis management resources.
Support business continuity and resilience planning.
Develop executive-level HSE dashboards.
Analyze leading and lagging indicators.
Present performance reports to project leadership, corporate executives, and stakeholders.
Identify performance trends and implement improvement initiatives.
Support construction completion, turnover, commissioning, and startup activities.
Participate in PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Reviews).
Ensure operational readiness requirements are satisfied before startup.
Coordinate HSE integration between construction and operations organizations.