Senior Regional Facilities Operations Manager

About the role

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide, employing approximately 37,000 people in over 85 countries. Through the planned spin‑off of its Mission Technology Solutions business, a new independent company, Trinzic, will launch in January 2027 with more than 18,000 employees. Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. The Senior Regional Facilities Operations Manager leads and oversees facilities operations across multiple locations, ensuring effective planning, maintenance, construction, and management of physical properties and workplace services while supporting organizational objectives through strategic leadership of facilities management, office services, vendor relationships, compliance, budgeting, and personnel development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee facilities operations across multiple facilities and locations, ensuring consistent, efficient, and high‑quality service delivery.
• Manage customer requests and inquiries related to facility operations, maintenance, and workplace services.
• Direct activities related to facilities planning, design, construction, renovation, repair, alteration, maintenance, and demolition projects.
• Oversee space planning, office allocation, furniture management, move coordination, and workplace utilization initiatives.
• Manage facility support functions including food services, janitorial services, landscaping, maintenance, mail services, reprographics, forms management, and office supply programs.
• Coordinate and oversee major construction and capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment with engineering, architectural, contract, and governmental requirements.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate bids from engineering, architectural, construction, and other service providers.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budget controls, resource allocations, and operational expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and local building codes.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, compliance initiatives, and operational reporting activities.
• Establish and implement facilities management policies, procedures, and best‑practice processes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development for facilities personnel, including regional facilities managers and support staff.
• Manage departmental budgets and financial performance, including vendor management, contract oversight, and cost control initiatives.
• Analyze and advise employees on administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Recruit, hire, develop, coach, mentor, and retain facilities staff while fostering employee engagement and professional growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, establish performance goals, administer salary recommendations, and manage employee relations matters, including corrective actions and terminations when necessary.
• Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Make decisions guided by organizational policies, business strategies, and operational requirements to support business continuity and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree and 10+ years of experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.

Qualifications

• FM Certification (preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and PPE procedures.
• Ability to conduct accident investigations and safety inspections.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills; able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office productivity suite and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to successfully pass a required federal, state, or local government background investigation.
• Valid Driver's License.

Benefits

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

Pay

Basic Compensation: $145,000.00 - $160,000.00. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional compensation may be offered in the form of bonuses, commissions, sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, per internal policy or contractual designation.

Schedule

Work Environment: On‑site. The role can be filled in Huntsville, AL; Dayton, OH; Houston, TX; Chantilly, VA; Columbia, MD; or