Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Manager – LNG Project

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KBR is looking for an Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Manager to support a major LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and management of the project's Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and WorkFace Planning (WFP) program to maximize construction productivity, improve schedule performance, and ensure efficient execution across all phases of project delivery.

This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience integrating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls activities through the application of AWP best practices on large industrial projects. The AWP Manager will be responsible for driving alignment among project stakeholders and ensuring work packages are planned, sequenced, and executed to support safe and predictable project outcomes.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the implementation and governance of the project's Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) strategy.

• Develop and maintain the overall Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Path of Construction (POC), Construction Work Areas (CWAs), and Installation Work Packages (IWPs).

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, quality, commissioning, and project controls teams to ensure alignment with AWP objectives.

• Establish and manage:

  • Engineering Work Packages (EWPs)

  • Procurement Work Packages (PWPs)

  • Construction Work Packages (CWPs)

  • Installation Work Packages (IWPs)

  • System and subsystem turnover packages

• Ensure engineering and procurement deliverables are sequenced to support construction readiness and field execution requirements.

• Lead WorkFace Planning activities to improve labor productivity and minimize field disruptions.

• Monitor construction readiness, material availability, engineering completion, and constraints management.

• Facilitate regular readiness reviews and package status meetings with project stakeholders.

• Collaborate with project controls to align package development with project schedules and forecasting tools.

• Develop and track AWP performance metrics, productivity indicators, and readiness dashboards.

• Identify risks and constraints impacting package execution and implement mitigation plans.

• Support modularization, heavy lift planning, commissioning readiness, and system turnover strategies.

• Train project personnel and contractors on AWP methodologies, standards, and best practices.

• Promote continuous improvement and lessons-learned initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent construction experience.

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting major industrial construction projects.

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience implementing and managing Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) programs on large capital projects.

• Demonstrated experience on LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, power generation, mining, or other large industrial projects.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)

  • WorkFace Planning (WFP)

  • Construction Work Packages (CWPs)

  • Installation Work Packages (IWPs)

  • Path of Construction (POC)

  • Construction readiness processes

  • Constraint management

  • Project controls and scheduling

  • Mechanical completion and turnover planning

• Experience working within EPC, EPCM, or owner-led project environments.

• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning workflows.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence project execution strategies.

• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct LNG project experience strongly preferred.

• AWP Professional Certification (AWP Certification Institute or equivalent) preferred.

• Experience with large-scale LNG export terminals, liquefaction facilities, or regasification projects.

• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Power BI, InEight, Hexagon, Smart Construction, or other project execution and AWP software platforms.

• Experience with modular construction, fabrication yards, and global procurement programs.

• PMP certification is a plus.

• Experience supporting projects exceeding $1 billion in total installed cost.

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