Title: Director of Operations - Canada KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is seeking a Director – Canada Operations to serve as the senior leader for KBR’s Canada business, responsible for driving regional growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across project execution and business operations.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Integrated Solutions Americas, this role provides strategic leadership for KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) operations in Canada, expanding market presence, developing local talent, and advancing long-term business objectives within the energy sector.

The Senior

Director partners with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering and project solutions, foster sustainable growth, and position KBR as a trusted partner in the evolving energy landscape. Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Grow and lead KBR's Canada operations and serve as the primary representative for the Canada business. Execute the Canada growth strategy aligned with KBR's Americas business objectives.

Lead local business development activities, pursuit strategy, and strategic account engagement. Provide operational leadership for all Canada projects, ensuring safe, profitable, and successful execution. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, commercial, and engineering requirements.

Promote KBR's culture of safety, integrity, quality, and operational excellence. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management,



or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in project management, engineering, construction, operations, or related industries.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior leadership, executive management, or general management roles with responsibility for large organizations, business units, or major capital projects. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational programs or projects. Proven track record managing complex stakeholder relationships, including clients, joint venture partners, contractors, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership teams.

Strong commercial, financial, and business management expertise, including P&L; accountability, contract administration, strategic planning, and organizational performance management. Advanced knowledge of project execution, project controls, governance, risk management, and commercial strategies. Excellent client relationship, negotiation, influencing, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to serve as the primary executive interface between the client and company.

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage executive leadership, boards, clients, and project teams. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex, high‑value environments, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, operational excellence, and successful business outcomes. Progressive leadership experience within EPC, EPCM,



or major project delivery organizations.

Strong understanding of Canada's energy industry, including SAGD, oil sands, brownfield facilities, and major capital projects. Established relationships with operators, contractors, and industry stakeholders within Western Canada. Demonstrated success developing organizations, growing client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development, project delivery, and operational leadership. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Advanced degree (MBA, Master's in Engineering, or related field) preferred.

We support career advancement through professional training and development. ~medical ~ dental ~ life insurance ~ flexible spending account ~ disability ~ flexible work schedule 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. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver cutting-edge, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

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.

📌 Business Operations Manager - Remote (Calgary)
🏢 KBR
📍 Calgary