KBR, Inc.
Project Director - LNG Projects
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Project Director - LNG Projects
Project Director - LNG Projects
KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defence, and industrial base. We deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. Based on our rich 100-year history, we focus on innovation and mission-critical challenges, combining engineering, technical, and scientific expertise with full lifecycle capabilities to drive sustainable value.
With approximately 37,000 employees across 80+ countries and 29 operating locations, KBR delivered ~$9 billion in revenue in 2023. We’re proud to help our clients globally with technology solutions, value-added services, and long-term operations to ensure consistent, predictable outcomes. At KBR, we deliver.
About the Role
KBR is seeking a Project Director for LNG Projects. As the key leader, you’ll oversee the technical and commercial execution of projects across KBR’s LNG Project Portfolio, reporting directly to the Director of Projects.
This opportunity involves FEED (Front-End Engineering and Design) and detailed design projects across the LNG value chain, from conception to full-scale implementation. You’ll lead projects in greenfield/grassroots or brownfield settings, ensuring technical and commercial excellence while maintaining financial and schedule accountability.
Key responsibilities include:
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Technical and Commercial Leadership
- Safeguarding project execution aligned with client expectations, cost controls, and contract compliance, ensuring financial success.
- Meeting and exceeding performance benchmarks for budget, schedule, HSE, client satisfaction, and project quality.
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Stakeholder & Client Relations
- Acting as KBR’s prime point of contact with the client—establishing and sustaining strong working relationships.
- Influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive project alignment and achieve shared objectives.
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Team Management & Portfolio Leadership
- Building and maintaining high-performing project delivery teams across global locations/time zones both single large assignments (e.g., detailed design/grassroots FEED) and multi-client portfolios (smaller-scale projects across multiple clients).
- Supporting business development through client engagement, proposal refinement, and competitive bid strategies.
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Process & Risk Administration
- Ensuring compliance with KBR policies, procedures, and approved technical/managerial systems.
- Proactively managing project risks to minimise delays, cost overruns, or reputational impact.
- Accountability for financial performance, including earned value analysis and resource forecasting.
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Resource & Change Management
- Aligning workforce needs with project timelines and assigning resources effectively.
- Developing change plans, coordinating execution, and embedding lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
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Mentorship & Talent Development
- Training and mentoring junior professionals to foster a robust, next-gen pipeline of LNG specialists.
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Miscellaneous Responsibilities
- Acting as a liaison for contract administeration, change orders, risk management, and client issue resolution.
- Implementing technical feedback and resolving conflicts between business units or clients.
Key Attributes &Qualifications
Technical Acumen
- In-depth awareness of environmental and sustainability trends, particularly in LNG’s supply chain and total decarbonisation opportunities.
- Fluency in C3MR (Cl aplicaciones de Conventional Liquefaction) processes and experience with multiple LNG licensor technologies.
Portfolio Leadership & Influence
- Demonstrated track record in shaping high-performing teams, assembling geographically-dispersed groups, and scaling project execution across multiple assignments.
- Proven ability to lead executives and technical teams alike while balancing internal/external stakeholder expectations.
Project Management Agility
- Proficiency in earned value reporting and operational risk assessments[/ME opinion].
- Experience partnering with construction partners (from pre-enquiry through execution, including negotiations and performance monitoring).
Communication & Ethical Conduct
- Exceptional verbal and written communication to convey complex challenges clearly.
- Proactive conflict resolution in high-pressure situations—balancing client demands, internal workflows, and contractual implications.
- Strict adherence to the KBR Code of Business Conduct, upholding professional ethics at all times.
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Education, Certifications & Experience
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent, complemented by a Professional Engineering (PE) qualification.
- Preferred certification in Project Management (PMP, APMP, or equivalent industry credentials).
- 10+ years of progressive project leadership, with a legacy of successfully executing LNG projects under varying constraints.
Benefits of Joining KBR
At KBR, you’ll find a culture that empowers excellence, fosters collaboration, and fuels innovation. You’ll contribute to tomorrow’s most pressing challenges—like green energy transition—by sharpening our expertise in UD Functions, Four Main Businesses, and sustainability-led infrastructure.
Our employee benefits include:
- Ongoing opportunities for growth
- Personalised professional development programs aligned with your career goals.
- Certifications, training modules, and mentorship from industry veterans.
- Recognising impactful contributions
- Competitive compensation packages and performance-based rewards.
- Healthcare, retirement planning, and work-life balance initiatives.
- A culture that rewards ingenuity
- Collaborative projects where curiosity drives technological advancements and sustainable solutions.
- A collection of "problem-solving heroes" ready to infuse every mission with purpose.
- Paving innovations for generations ahead
- As KBR celebrates over a century of solving the impossible (requires teamwork and precision), you’ll continue to reduce barriers and innovate at scale.
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