Senior Regional Facilities Operations Manager

About the role

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide, employing ~37,000 people across 85+ countries. The Senior Regional Facilities Operations Manager will lead facilities operations across multiple locations (Huntsville AL, Dayton OH, Houston TX, Chantilly VA, Columbia MD, El Segundo CA), ensuring effective planning, maintenance, construction, and management of physical properties and workplace services. The role involves moderate travel (20‑50%) and standard working hours.

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

• 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 federal, state, or local government background investigation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

Facilities management, project planning and budgeting, vendor negotiation, compliance oversight, team leadership, staff development, performance management, continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule (where applicable)
• Professional training and development opportunities

Pay

Base compensation: $145,000.00 – $160,000.00. Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term and long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, per KBR policy.

Schedule

Standard working hours; moderate travel required (20‑50%).