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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.\nKBR is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Management Lead to support the Project Management Lead in managing day-to-day program execution and serve as the primary integrator across all PMC workstreams. This role is accountable to the project management lead for coordinating activities between engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, CQV, and permitting teams. The Deputy PM Lead acts with delegated authority from the PM Lead to coordinate project execution activities, enforce governance requirements, resolve cross-functional issues, and escalate project risks impacting cost, schedule, quality, safety, or operational readiness. The Deputy PM Lead also provides continuity of leadership and acts on behalf of the PM Lead when required.\nFunctional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\nAssist the Project Manager in leading all phases of project delivery, ensuring achievement of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.\nCoordinate and oversee multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and commercial personnel, to ensure integrated project execution.\nMonitor project schedules, critical path activities, milestones, and performance metrics, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery targets.\nManage day-to-day interfaces with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities, facilitating effective communication and timely resolution of issues.\nLead project risk management activities, including identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and tracking of risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.\nSupport contract administration and commercial management functions, including change management, variation reviews, claims assessment, cost control, and budget monitoring.\nCoordinate execution activities required to support commissioning, qualification, regulatory readiness, operational readiness, startup, and facility handover.\nEnsure integration of key GMP, validation, licensure, inspection, and operational readiness milestones into project execution planning and reporting.\nEstablish and oversee project interface management processes to govern interactions between contractors, suppliers, client organizations, regulatory bodies, and operational teams.\nMonitor and assess contractor performance against approved scope, schedule, quality, safety, and staffing commitments.\nPrepare and present project status reports, dashboards, forecasts, and executive summaries to project leadership and client stakeholders.\nEnsure compliance with project governance requirements, company procedures, quality management systems, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory standards.\nDrive interface management and cross-functional coordination between project stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and operational teams to ensure successful project execution and achievement of key project milestones.\nMonitors performance; and ensures consistent implementation of project objectives and governance requirements.\nCoordinates activities between the interface management, project management office, readiness & Operations, Commercial, and Governance leads. \nEnsures coordination between the project execution leadership and the Project engineering, project controls, procurement, construction, Health and Safety, CQV, Validation & compliance, Automation program, and Permit & Communication workstreams. \nRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline.\nMinimum 12 years of experience in related projects with an average of 15+ years including leadership of large capital projects in excess of $500,000 TIC.\nExperience successfully managing large multidisciplinary teams and contractors.\nStrong knowledge of communications, governance, design management, and project delivery processes.\nDemonstrated ability to support executive decision-making and manage stakeholder alignment.\nPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other GMP-regulated facilities.\nPrior experience in an Owner’s Representative or PMC role for major capital projects in excess of $1B TIC.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license and/or PMP certification.\nExperience supporting multi-discipline, multiple party, integrated teams located in multiple locations simultaneously. \nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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