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KBR · Onsite · Fort Knox, Kentucky

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BGAD: Senior Construction Scheduler ( Contingency )

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Program Summary

KBR’s Chemical Plant & Munitions program supports critical national defense and government missions through the execution of complex manufacturing, construction, and commissioning efforts, into manufacturing operations. The program operates in highly regulated environments and requires close coordination between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high‑quality outcomes across the program lifecycle.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Construction Scheduler for the construction of the new Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain baseline schedules and prepare what‑if scenarios to support project decision‑making
  • Apply schedule risk management techniques, including contingency planning
  • Perform critical path analysis, schedule integrity reviews, and progress reporting
  • Build and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including producing histograms and schedule insights
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure sequencing accuracy and timely program delivery
  • Utilize tools including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel (Power BI experience highly preferred)
  • Support proposal development, capture activities, and long‑range program growth strategies
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years’ experience in project scheduling, ideally within major infrastructure or water projects
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
  • Understanding of EVM, SPI, schedule risk analysis, and progress measurement
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with project stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification
  • Experience scaling up New Molecule Energetics
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
  • Experience supporting capture, proposal development, or program growth initiatives
  • Strong executive‑level communication and presentation experience
  • Travel may be required to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers.
     

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.

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About KBR

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 stakeh

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