ASAB ESS: Alternate Site Manager (Secret Clearance)

About the role

KBR, through the AFCAP V Program, assists the U.S. Air Force by offering Southwest Asia Logistics Support (SWA Log). The Alternate Site Manager / Mechanical Engineer serves in a dual role supporting the successful execution of Engineering Support Services at AASAB and associated sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with the overall management and execution of Engineering Support Services at AASAB and associated locations.
• Assume Site Manager responsibilities during the Site Manager’s absence and provide continuous leadership and operational oversight.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination between KBR personnel, Government representatives, subcontractors, and mission partners.
• Provide professional mechanical engineering support for facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and installation engineering requirements.
• Evaluate existing mechanical systems and provide recommendations for repair, replacement, modification, or improvement.
• Support HVAC, plumbing, piping, pumps, water systems, wastewater systems, fire protection, mechanical equipment, and other facility infrastructure.
• Conduct facility assessments, field investigations, site surveys, inspections, and technical evaluations.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, calculations, scopes of work, technical submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Support the planning, programming, design, execution, inspection, acceptance, and closeout of engineering and construction projects.
• Assist with the preparation of Statements of Work, technical requirements, cost estimates, project packages, schedules, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate mechanical requirements with civil, electrical, structural, architectural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure engineering recommendations and project execution comply with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Air Force requirements, OSHA standards, codes, and accepted engineering practices.
• Monitor Task Order performance and ensure work is performed in accordance with the PWS, Task Order Management Plan (TOMP), applicable regulations, and established performance standards.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the TOMP and identify changes in scope, workload, staffing, or Government requirements that may require updates or contractual modification.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, training, equipment, tools, vehicles, and other resources required to accomplish mission requirements.
• Ensure personnel performing assigned work are properly trained, qualified, and competent through education and experience.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, safety, quality, and compliance with established procedures.
• Identify operational, technical, schedule, and performance risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical support during equipment failures, utility outages, emergency repairs, and other mission-critical situations.
• Prepare and support reports, briefings, schedules, staffing updates, performance metrics, engineering documentation, and other required Task Order deliverables.
• Participate in Government meetings, project reviews, site inspections, construction meetings, and technical coordination activities.
• Maintain effective communication with Government customers and provide timely updates regarding technical issues, project status, risks, and emerging requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure work is properly planned and executed in accordance with KBR, Air Force, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of engineering findings, inspections, recommendations, project status, corrective actions, and completed work.
• Support personnel accountability, workforce planning, and day-to-day site administration as required.
• Travel between AASAB and associated sites as necessary to support mission and engineering requirements.

Qualifications

The candidate must be a U.S. National (USN) with an active Secret Security Clearance and have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated professional experience in mechanical engineering, facilities engineering, construction management, installation engineering, or a related field.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, project management, or site management experience.
• Experience supporting facility mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, piping, pumps, utilities, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical standards, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and project execution processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Previous AFCAP, U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, or contingency operations experience.
• Previous experience working at an overseas military installation or deployed location.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience supporting U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer or installation engineering organizations.
• Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Department of the Air Force Instructions (DAFI), OSHA requirements, and applicable U.S. building and engineering codes.

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.