Workforce & Community Partnerships Manager

KBR•Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking a Workforce & Community Partnerships Manager to lead workforce development and stakeholder engagement efforts in support of a major capital project. The role builds partnerships with educational institutions, workforce agencies, community organizations, elected officials, and economic development groups to support project staffing needs, strengthen community relationships, and maximize local economic benefits. The manager develops talent pipelines for skilled trades, technical, engineering, and operations roles and coordinates community engagement initiatives that support project objectives. The role covers workforce needs throughout construction, commissioning, startup, and operations, and includes monitoring labor-market conditions, supporting workforce diversity and inclusion, and reporting workforce and engagement metrics to project leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Business, Community Development, Political Science, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in workforce development, community relations, government affairs, stakeholder engagement, external affairs, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting large capital projects.
Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement, workforce planning, and public-sector collaboration.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups, including government officials, community leaders, educational institutions, and workforce partners.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project delivery environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
Experience with workforce development, economic development, and community investment programs.
Experience supporting major capital projects in an Owner's Representative or PMC environment.
Knowledge of permitting processes and regulatory stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute workforce development strategies for project construction, commissioning, startup, and operational staffing needs.
Build partnerships with colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce boards, and community organizations to create sustainable talent pipelines.
Maintain relationships with local communities, elected officials, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and public-sector stakeholders.
Coordinate local hiring, workforce readiness, internship, apprenticeship, and recruitment initiatives in support of project workforce goals.
Monitor labor-market trends and workforce availability, and recommend responses to staffing risks and opportunities to project leadership.
Lead community outreach, educational partnerships, STEM initiatives, and other programs that enhance community engagement and project visibility.
Support workforce diversity and inclusion by expanding access to employment and training opportunities.
Track workforce and community engagement metrics and prepare reports for project leadership.