About the Role
The Site Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and performance of all Engineering, Asset Management, and Real Property activities at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. This position provides leadership across multiple functional areas, including installation engineering, planning/programming support, sustainment management system execution, Activity Management Plan support, and Real Property accountability, while overseeing assigned personnel. The Site Manager is accountable for operational continuity, stakeholder coordination, and performance against mission-driven service levels in a high-risk, austere environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace by setting the safety standard and enforcing safe work practices.
- Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements.
- Provide daily oversight of installation engineering, asset visibility, AMP/Sub-AMP execution, and Real Property coordination.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes.
- Establish a culture of accountability, efficiency, customer service, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate daily tasking and priorities, assign work, monitor execution, and resolve barriers.
- Schedule personnel to maintain required service levels, including support to short-notice mission requirements.
- Inspect and audit in-process and completed work to verify compliance and quality standards.
- Oversee preventive maintenance planning and execution support.
- Monitor performance trends, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate timely repairs/escalations.
- Maintain effective coordination with Government stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and records management.
- Manage inventory of critical spare parts and supplies.
- Produce required operational deliverables and reports, including performance metrics and employee performance reviews.
- Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple competing requirements under austere conditions.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.
- Ability to maintain operational continuity across rotations and work within Government-led governance rhythms.
Skills
- Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering/technical workforce.
- Working knowledge of Engineering fundamentals, installation support operations, and project execution support.
- Planning/programming principles and ability to interpret plans/drawings.
- Maintenance management practices.
- Safety and compliance management in alignment with OSHA/industry standards.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with standard reporting and documentation practices.
- Ability to work in a high-risk environment and manage staff in an austere/expeditionary setting.
- Working knowledge of utilities infrastructure lifecycle planning and data-driven sustainment management.
Location
- Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years experience in Engineering, construction or facility maintenance.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
About the Company
- Under the AFCAP V Program, KBR supports the U.S. Air Force by providing Engineering Support Services to the 378 ECES.
- These services ensure mission-critical Installation Engineering, Asset Management and Visibility, and Real Property support to the 378 AEW.
- In addition to Engineering Support Services at Ali Al Salem Air Base, KBR also provides food services and other quality-of-life support to sustain base operations.
