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Transportation Manager (Contingency Hire)

1843 KBR Services, LLC
Jacksonville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026
Title: Transportation Manager (Contingency Hire) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary KBR will help support the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps at Naval Station Mayport and the Marine Corps Support Facility at Blount Island (MCSF-BI). Our goal is to help their missions run smoothly and successfully. Let’s work together to make a positive impact and achieve results. Naval Station Mayport is located along the St. Johns River in Duval County, Florida. It covers 3,409 acres and is the third-largest naval surface fleet area in the U.S. Since it opened in 1942, it has become a key hub with a harbor for 34 ships and a runway for most Department of Defense aircraft. MCSF-BI covers 911 acres on the eastern side of Blount Island, plus an extra 333 acres nearby. This facility is vital for keeping Marine Air-Ground Task Forces ready. MCSF-BI has a deep-water slipway and direct access to the Atlantic, allowing for quick loading and unloading of the largest Maritime Prepositioning Force ships. This helps deploy combat vehicles and supplies. Job Summary The Transportation Manager is a mandatory Key Personnel position responsible for the overall oversight, coordination, and optimization of all Transportation services at Naval Station Mayport and outlying areas. This role encompasses the entire industrial transportation program, including vehicle and equipment maintenance, operation (dispatching, fuel delivery), repair, alteration, and management of Non-Tactical Vehicles and Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, and Weight Handling Equipment. The TM ensures that all services are performed safely, efficiently, and in continuous compliance with federal regulations, contract requirements, and organizational policies. Please note: This position is contingent upon award. Roles and Responsibilities Oversee and manage all transportation operations, including fleet management, driver supervision, and logistics planning. Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standard operating practices for efficient and safe transport operations. Manage transportation budgets, procurement, and maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment. Address operational issues and implement corrective actions to maintain safety, compliance, and mission readiness. Lead efforts to train personnel on regulatory compliance, safe driving practices, cargo handling, and hazard mitigation. Develop and implement emergency response and contingency transportation plans. Coordinates and recommends all department improvements to better utilize assets and personnel where needed. Monitors and calculate equipment requirements to maintain budget status. Develop and implement a comprehensive industrialized transportation program consisting of NTVE, MHE, and WHE management, operations, maintenance, repair, and alteration Monitor performance metrics, address operational issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain safety, compliance, and mission readiness Oversee coordination of required maintenance and repair for GSA-leased vehicles Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing Transportation Operations in projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. Proven experience managing large-scale transportation operations in government contracting, military, or highly regulated environments. Proficiency in transportation management software, GPS systems, and data reporting tools. Must be well versed in Operations, Maintenance and Administration area, functions of an industrial, commercial transportation program. Must have a valid social security card, driver’s license, and birth certificate US Citizen US Passport with minimum one plus year validity remaining Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Preferred Qualifications Safety and compliance certifications such as DOT, OSHA, or HAZMAT. KBR 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. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

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