KBR, Inc

Project Manager

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUS

In-Office

Mid level

Aerospace

The Role

The Project Manager will support tender responses, oversee project delivery for infrastructure projects, ensure stakeholder engagement, and manage documentation and contracts. They will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain client communication to ensure project success.

Summary Generated by Built In

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Project Manager

KBR’s Infrastructure Solutions business employs over 1,400 people across Australia. Our strong project delivery record, industry reputation and trusted partnerships have driven significant growth, creating outstanding career development and project opportunities for our people.

We’re known for our collaborative “One Team” culture and our commitment to working closely with clients and construction partners to achieve exceptional results. Our open, inclusive environment ensures people are valued, supported and able to thrive. By joining KBR, you become part of a team that works together, shares common values and is united in delivering great outcomes.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Project Manager to support tender and bid responses, then help deliver capital works, facilities and infrastructure projects for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence, and other major clients. This role offers the opportunity to build your experience across bids, design, procurement, contract administration and project delivery.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate proposal inputs and documentation, support project reporting and stakeholder engagement, and contribute across a range of facilities and infrastructure engagements. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside KBR’s design services consultancy teams and develop broad experience across both business development and project delivery.

You will work on small to medium projects (typically up to ~$20M), office fitouts, construction packages and components of larger programs. In this role, you will:

Support tender, capture and bid responses, coordinating inputs, methodology content, programs and submission documentation
Plan and coordinate project, contract administration and program support activities in line with internal policies and governance requirements
Coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary internal teams, design services specialists, subcontractors, subconsultants and joint venture partners
Prepare and manage bid, project and contract documentation, including reports, registers, minutes, procurement and approval records
Support project delivery through technical coordination, document control, risk and issue tracking, and approval processes
Assist with procurement activities, subcontractor and supplier coordination, and government and client approval processes
Support day‑to‑day client communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting to maintain high levels of client satisfaction
Contribute to proposal development, including resourcing, schedules, cost inputs, reviews and internal approvals
Build strong working relationships across teams and clients, contributing to positive team culture, continuous improvement and future opportunities

Qualifications & Experience

Experience supporting tender and bid responses and working on capital works, facilities or infrastructure projects for Commonwealth Government clients, including Defence, or other major clients
Experience in project management, project coordination, contract administration or program support
Experience or exposure in government approvals processes, office fitouts, construction projects, subcontractor management and stakeholder coordination
Ability to work within structured project management or program management frameworks
Engineering degree, project management/business qualification, or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

Experience working on Commonwealth Government projects, including Defence, or under major client contracts
Understanding of government and client approvals processes
Experience in office fitouts, construction packages, subcontractor management, procurement or contract administration
Familiarity with Australian Standards, NCC/BCA and client-specific standards
Progress toward, or ability to obtain, NV1 security clearance

Who are we?

KBR’s Infrastructure Services Australia business offers a wide range of professional services to private and public sector clients delivering projects in both urban and remote environments across transport, water, environment, buildings and defence.

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders. Our continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Find out more about us: https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/

At KBR, we value you – here’s how.

While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best.

Benefits include:

Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
20 Days of annual leave per year
Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
Salary packaging and novated leases
Paid professional membership fees
Life/Health insurance discounts
Employee stock purchase plans
Paid parental leave
Personal career development plans
Growth and promotion opportunities

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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Skills Required

Experience supporting tender and bid responses
Experience in project management, project coordination or contract administration
Ability to work within structured project management frameworks
Engineering degree, project management/business qualification or equivalent experience

KBR, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KBR, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by KBR, Inc.

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemented by life insurance, mental wellness resources, and a resilience program. Multiple plan options and added wellbeing tools bolster the core offering.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with employer matching contributions alongside additional savings options. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan complements long‑term financial benefits.
Flexible Benefits — Work-life programs provide flexible schedules with options for part-time, remote, and “superflex” arrangements coordinated with managers. These flexible arrangements help tailor benefits to role and personal needs.