Construction Controls Manager at KBR in Richmond, VA

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Title: Construction Controls Manager 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 Construction Controls Manager Responsible for installed quantity verification, field progress measurement, earned quantity reporting, productivity performance analysis, work package status tracking, and integration of construction progress data into the WS3 project controls reporting process. The role serves as the primary interface between field execution teams and project controls, ensuring accurate, timely, and auditable progress reporting across all construction areas. Responsible for leading the Owner's AWP and WorkFace Planning program on a multi-billion-dollar capital project. This role drives the integration of engineering, procurement, construction, material management, commissioning, and startup activities to improve field productivity, schedule certainty, and execution performance. Working as part of the Owner's project leadership team, the AWP Manager provides governance and oversight of EPCM contractors, construction managers, and trade contractors to ensure consistent implementation of AWP best practices across the project lifecycle. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Strategic AWP Leadership Develop and implement the project AWP and WorkFace Planning strategy. Establish governance, standards, metrics, and reporting for AWP execution. Lead integration of Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Installation Work Packages (IWPs), and turnover packages. Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement activities, construction sequencing, and commissioning requirements. Lead construction readiness reviews and constraint management processes. Monitor contractor compliance with Owner AWP requirements and industry best practices. Coordinate with project controls to integrate AWP milestones into project schedules and performance reporting. Support modularization, prefabrication, and construction-driven design initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in labor productivity, workface readiness, and schedule performance. Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations for project leadership. Conduct periodic assurance audits and maturity assessments. Measure contractor performance against established AWP key performance indicators. Provide regular executive updates to Owner leadership and project steering committees. Advanced knowledge of: Constructability programs Modularization and prefabrication Construction planning and sequencing AWP methodologies GMP facility construction CQV processes Project controls and risk management Building systems, utilities, and process equipment installation Required Education, Experience, & Skills 20+ years of industrial construction experience in 10+ years leading AWP and WorkFace Planning on major capital projects. Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $500 million TIC; mega-project experience preferred. Experience in Owner, EPCM, Program Management, or Construction Management environments. Experience Minimum 20 years of industrial construction experience. Minimum 10 years leading Advanced Work Packaging and WorkFace Planning programs on major capital projects. Demonstrated experience on projects exceeding $1 billion TIC. Previous experience supporting mega-projects between $3 billion and $10 billion preferred. Experience working in an Owner, EPCM, or Program Management role. Experience managing multiple EPCM contractors and construction contractors simultaneously. Strong knowledge of AWP, WorkFace Planning, project controls, construction readiness, systems completion, and startup planni