Facility Operations Manager - Military veterans preferred

Title:

Facility Operations Manager

Job Description

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the management of a variety of diverse activities associated with facilities planning, construction, space allocation, and the operations and maintenance of physical properties.
• Directs work groups and/or units engaged in activities associated with the planning, construction, maintenance, operation, repair, renovation, alteration, and demolition of buildings, structures, equipment, machinery, and other facilities.
• Obtains, evaluates and may negotiate bids from outside engineering, architectural, and construction firms.
• Establishes schedules and budgetary controls, allocates expenditures, and oversees the coordination of major construction activities requiring integration with engineering, architectural, contracts and government agencies.
• Ensures compliance with contract specifications, insurance requirements, and local building codes.
• Reviews and approves architectural /engineering drawings.
• Participates in the department strategic planning process and ensures appropriate skills are available when needed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with other engineering organizations to keep abreast of developments in allied fields.
• Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to organizational policies and corporate initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains quality systems and instills KBR values and ethics.
• Hires employees, manages dismissals, and conducts performance evaluations.
• Plans and approves salary increases.
• Manages discipline and documentation steps in problem employee situations.
• Establishes department and individual performance goals.
• Reviews employee’s performance against these goals.
• Champions, coaches and motivates team members. Develops and trains subordinates.
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Position is guided by department/program objectives.
• Provide technical direction/expertise to staff.
• Assists with the development and implementation of department/company initiatives.
• Develops long-range strategic plans.
• Decisions may have a major impact on the overall success of the department or program.
• Resolves unique problems that are complex in nature.
• Problems extend across multiple disciplines or functions.
• Provides significant customer influence on operational/technical issues.
• Applies wide application of advanced theories, principles and concepts to facilities planning and operational activities.
• Frequent customer interaction.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• BS degree in an engineering discipline or technical equivalent and a minimum of 8 years directly related facilities experience.
• In lieu of formal education, 16 years of directly related and progressively complex experience. 4 years of specialized military experience in the relative field can be substituted for a BA/BS degree
• Leadership skills in directions of significant project management experience.
• Ability to counsel, coach, develop and motivate staff of technical /professionals.
• Team building and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills.
• Exhibits understanding of advanced theories, principles and concepts.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the government services and technology sectors. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. ?

KBR is proud to work with customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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