KBR
BLS:OperationsManager(ContingencyHire)
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“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.
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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