Project Director - EPCm in Leatherhead

Project Director – EPCm

KBR is a global provider of professional services and technologies who seeks a Project Director – EPCm to oversee the technical and commercial delivery of projects within our Project Portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Assure safe project execution in accordance with cost, schedule and contractual requirements while maintaining financial responsibility.
• Deliver expected results in finance, HSE, client satisfaction, budget and schedule performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and the company, building strong working relationships.
• Build and sustain project delivery teams across multiple locations and time zones.
• Support the pursuit of new work through client meetings, presentations and proposal work.
• Ensure project execution aligns with approved policies, procedures, systems and requirements.
• Manage project risk to avoid delays and reputational damage.
• Account for project financial performance.
• Report project status and forecast.
• Identify resource requirements and coordinate with resource managers.
• Deliver single projects or a broader portfolio across multiple clients.
• Plan project execution, maintain the plan as necessary and ensure adherence.
• Keep client and company informed of project status.
• Train, develop and mentor the next generation of LNG project professionals.

Key Qualifications & Attributes

• Excellent awareness of environmental and sustainability issues, especially within the LNG supply chain and decarbonisation opportunities.
• Track record of shaping and leading delivery teams.
• Knowledge of the C3MR process and experience with multiple LNG process technologies and licensors.
• Senior professional with strong personal drive and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and lead a broad, geographically dispersed team.
• Experience working with construction subcontractors, from pre‑enquiry through engagement, evaluation, commitment and execution management.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborates well in a team environment.
• Track record of project delivery across a range of global locations.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while delivering high‑quality, accurate work within deadlines.
• Experience reporting and tracking progress and key technical concerns, including Earned Value reporting.
• Capability to implement technical corrective actions as necessary (lessons learned).
• Focus on internal changes as well as changes to KBR’s scope.
• Contract administration experience, including change orders, contract amendments and risk management.
• Ability to resolve client issues, including conflicting demands, sensitive situations and conflicts with other groups.
• Adherence to the KBR Code of Business Conduct and business ethics.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering and possession of a Professional Engineering qualification and/or a project management qualification (e.g., PMP or AMP).
• Engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to gain the confidence of senior and executive management as well as multidisciplinary and multicultural peers and subordinates.