Director of Operations Canada

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Director Canada Operations to serve as the senior leader for KBRs Canada business responsible for driving regional growth strengthening client relationships and ensuring operational excellence across project execution and business operations. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Integrated Solutions Americas this role provides strategic leadership for KBRs Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) operations in Canada expanding market presence developing local talent and advancing long-term business objectives within the energy sector. The Senior Director partners with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering and project solutions foster sustainable growth and position KBR as a trusted partner in the evolving energy landscape.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Grow and lead KBRs Canada operations and serve as the primary representative for the Canada business.
• Execute the Canada growth strategy aligned with KBRs Americas business objectives.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with key clients partners industry organizations and government stakeholders.
• Lead local business development activities pursuit strategy and strategic account engagement.
• Recruit develop and retain a high-performing Canada organization.
• Provide operational leadership for all Canada projects ensuring safe profitable and successful execution.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory legal commercial and engineering requirements.
• Develop annual operating plans budgets resource forecasts and growth plans.
• Foster collaboration between Canada operations and KBRs Americas and global delivery centers.
• Promote KBRs culture of safety integrity quality and operational excellence.

Required Education Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Administration Project Management or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in project management engineering construction operations or related industries.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior leadership executive management or general management roles with responsibility for large organizations business units or major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale complex engineering procurement construction commissioning and operational programs or projects.
• Proven track record managing complex stakeholder relationships including clients joint venture partners contractors regulatory agencies and executive leadership teams.
• Strong commercial financial and business management expertise including P&L accountability contract administration strategic planning and organizational performance management.
• Advanced knowledge of project execution project controls governance risk management and commercial strategies.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with demonstrated success developing high-performing teams leading organizational change and driving strategic objectives.
• Excellent client relationship negotiation influencing and decision-making skills with the ability to serve as the primary executive interface between the client and company.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage executive leadership boards clients and project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex high-value environments balancing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety quality operational excellence and successful business outcomes.

Preferred Education Experience & Skills:

• Progressive leadership experience within EPC EPCM or major project delivery organizations.
• Strong understanding of Canadas energy industry including SAGD oil sands brownfield facilities and major capital projects.
• Established relationships with operators contractors and industry stakeholders within Western Canada.
• Demonstrated success developing organizations growing client relationships and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development project delivery and operational leadership.
• Excellent leadership communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced degree (MBA Masters in Engineering or related field) preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP PgMP PE or equivalent are preferred

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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