KBR

BLS:OperationsManager(ContingencyHire)

Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“BLS: Operations Manager (Contingency Hire) at KBR. Skills: overall management, coordination, and performance of all operations, safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of services, strategic leadership across multiple functional areas, operational oversight, manage complex facilities in a high-risk environment. Maintains a ZERO Harm workplace. Provides overall leadership and direction for site operations”

What You'll Achieve.

ZERO Harm workplace; safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of services; mission readiness; operational effectiveness; improve efficiency and service delivery; infrastructure and systems reliability; meet operational demands; rapid and effective resolution of issues; seamless site operations

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizenship, active Secret clearance, high-risk environment management, high-security settings

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum Acceptable Experience Level: Fifteen (15) years support services and/or facilities management experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing such services to large facilities or operations., Must be a U. S. citizen, Obtain and maintain active SECRET security clearance, Must possess a valid State, Country, or International Driver’s License., Current US Passport with a minimum of 2 years remaining, leadership, organizational, and communication skills., Demonstrated knowledge of safety management systems and compliance requirements., Ability to effectively coordinate with government clients and multicultural teams.

Nice to Have

Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM), or similar certification., Previous experience managing utilities operations in an overseas or embassy environment., Familiarity with Department of State/Department of War standards and facility management practices., Proven ability to lead diverse teams and implement process improvements in high-security settings., Proficiency in maintenance planning tools and operational reporting systems.

What You'll Do.

Maintains a ZERO Harm workplace

Provides overall leadership and direction for site operations

Ensures services are delivered reliably

and in compliance with contract requirements.

Oversees daily operations at the US Embassy Caracas

including facilities management

and support services.

and mentors department managers and supervisors

Ensures compliance with KBR and Department of State policies

environmental regulations

and company policies and practices

and PWS contractual obligations.

Develops and implements operational plans

and processes to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Oversees preventive maintenance programs and corrective actions to ensure infrastructure and systems reliability.

Manages staffing levels

training requirements

and workforce performance to meet operational demands.

Reviews and approves reports

and documentation related to site operations.

Ensures proper management of inventories

and materials across operational departments.

Supports emergency response planning and incident management to ensure rapid and effective resolution of issues.

Performs other duties as required to support safe and efficient site operations.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinates with U. S. Government representatives and other stakeholders to support mission readiness and operational effectiveness.; Promotes collaboration between departments to ensure seamless site operations.; Ability to effectively coordinate with government clients and multicultural teams.

Communication Scope

leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Full Job Description

**Title:** BLS: Operations Manager (Contingency Hire) **Program Summary** The Basic Life Support Services, US Embassy Caracas program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at supporting the US Department of State’s operations in Venezuela. In addition to providing ongoing base operations and life support services, under this contract KBR will provide facility maintenance, procurement, critical supply functions, along with food service, base camp operations, renovations, and construction. **Job Summary** The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and performance of all operations at the US Embassy Caracas. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of services in support of mission requirements. The Operations Manager provides strategic leadership across multiple functional areas, including operations, maintenance, safety, logistics, and administrative support, while serving as the primary point of contact with key stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to manage complex facilities in a high‑risk environment. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required. **Roles and Responsibilities** * Maintains a **ZERO Harm workplace** , ensuring safety remains the highest priority across all site activities. * Provides overall leadership and direction for site operations, ensuring services are delivered reliably, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements. * Oversees daily operations at the US Embassy Caracas, including facilities management, utilities, maintenance, logistics, and support services. * Leads, supervises, and mentors department managers and supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. * Ensures compliance with KBR and Department of State policies, safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies and practices, and PWS contractual obligations. * Coordinates wit

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