KBR, Inc.
Project Director - LNG Projects
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Project Director - LNG Projects
Project Director – LNG Projects
KBR
About KBR
KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across government, defence, and industrial sectors. With a 100-year history, we combine engineering, scientific, and full-life-cycle capabilities to help clients address today’s and future challenges. Our 37,000+ employees operate in 29 countries, serving clients in 80+ nations and delivering science, technology, and engineering solutions with our core values of safety, reliability, innovation, and sustainability.
At KBR, We Deliver. We’re seeking a Project Director – LNG Projects to technically and commercially deliver projects within our LNG Project Portfolio, reporting to the Director of Projects.
About the Role
This position demands expertise in LNG projects, with a proven track record in both greenfield/grassroots and brownfield environments. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring safe, compliant project execution to meet client satisfaction, cost, schedule, and contractual obligations, with accountability for financial success.
- Delivering project outcomes for financial performance, HSE, client satisfaction, budget, and schedule.
- Acting as the primary point of contact between the client and KBR, fostering strong working relationships.
- Building and sustaining project delivery teams across multiple locations/time zones.
- Supporting business development via client engagements, presentations, and proposal work.
- Adhering to KBR’s policies, procedures, and systems while managing project risks to mitigate delays or reputational damage.
- Planning and executing projects while maintaining progress tracking (including Earned Value reporting).
- Train, develop, and mentor future LNG Project Professionals.
- Contract administration, including change orders, amendments, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Head technical and commercial delivery of FEED and Detailed Design projects across the LNG value chain.
- Own financial performance, budget management, and adherence to schedules.
- Resolve conflicts with internal/external stakeholders, clients, or third parties.
- Earned Value Management and progress tracking with uncompromising accuracy.
- Implement technical corrective actions via lessons learned and process improvements.
- Proactively manage project scope changes, internal and KBR-led.
- Close collaboration with subcontractors, from pre-enquiry to execution, including procurement and negotiation.
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Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Primary interface with clients, ensuring satisfaction, transparency, and issue resolution.
- Present project status to senior management and stakeholders.
- Proposal and bid development to secure new business opportunities.
Team & Resource Management
- Form and lead project teams globally, gravitating around multiple time zones.
- Fire resource needs, coordinating with managers to secure expertise and workforce.
- Mentor junior professionals, fostering KBR’s talent pipeline.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure project execution aligns with KBR’s Code of Business Conduct and ethical standards.
- Supervise FDCO (Fraud, Deterrence, Collusion, and Observation) compliance.
Key Attributes & Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- Demonstrated success in LNG project leadership, with a preference for experience across both new builds (grassroots) and retrofit/brownfield projects.
- 5+ years’ leadership in LNG portfolios (single or multi-client) or detailed design-development assignments.
- Proficiency in:
- C3MR process technology and other LNG licensor technologies (e.g., Black & Veatch, Honeywell).
- Project risk management, change control, and contingency planning.
- Subcontracting management (procurement, agreements, and post-vendor issues).
- Earned Value Management (EVM) and **cost control mechanisms”.
- Undergraduate Engineering degree (or equivalent) + Professional Engineering qualification (PE) or Project Management certification (PMP/APMP) highly preferred/advantageous.
Soft Skills & Cultural Fit
- Deep industry awareness of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), energy transition trends, and decarbonization strategies within LNG.
- Strong influencing abilities—capacity to earn trust among internal teams and executive clients.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to navigate sensitive client demands.
- Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic global priorities and timelines.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Expertise in commercial and technical negotiation to secure scope and budgets.
- Proven success in cross-functional teamwork, including multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams.
- Proficiency in project/tracking software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
- Proactive communication—written, verbal, and presentation skills (e.g., senior stakeholder updates).
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Benefits at KBR
- World-class expertise and career growth in a global company shaping the future of energy and technology.
- Inclusive culture centered on "ONE KBR Values"—safety, integrity, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Competitive compensation packages including professional development opportunities.
- Recognized projects, enabling you to deliver the impossible.
- Sustainability-focused work, embedding ESG principles into operations and client solutions.
Culture & Values at KBR
At KBR, we are guided by ONE KBR Values: ✔ We Value Our People – A diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone thrives and reaches their potential. ✔ We Deliver – Innovation, quality, and sustainable value for clients and stakeholders. ✔ We Are People of Integrity – Ethical, transparent, and fair in all business practices. ✔ We Empower – A supportive culture encouraging decision-making and adaptability. ✔ We Are a Team of Teams – Focus on collaboration and collective success beyond individual accolades.
We embed ESG principles into every function, committing to safe, sustainable, and value-driven solutions for clients and communities worldwide.
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