Director of Operations - Canada

Job summary

The Director of Operations will lead KBR's Canada business by driving regional growth, managing client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across all projects. They are responsible for developing local talent, executing growth strategies, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and commercial requirements.

Job details

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. Build and maintain executive relationships with key clients, partners, industry organizations, and government stakeholders. Lead local business development activities, pursuit strategy, and strategic account engagement. Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing Canada organization. Provide operational leadership for all Canada projects, ensuring safe, profitable, and successful execution. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, commercial, and engineering requirements. Develop annual operating plans, budgets, resource forecasts, and growth plans. Foster collaboration between Canada operations and KBR's Americas and global delivery centers. Promote KBR's culture of safety, integrity, quality, and operational excellence. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: 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. Exceptional leadership capabilities with demonstrated success developing high-performing teams, leading organizational change, and driving strategic objectives. 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. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: 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. Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PE, or equivalent are preferred 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.​ Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits We Deliver – Together.

What you’ll do

The Director of Operations will lead KBR's Canada business by driving regional growth, managing client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across all projects. They are responsible for developing local talent, executing growth strategies, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and commercial requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and possess at least 20 years of progressive experience in project management or operations. A minimum of 8 years in senior leadership roles managing large organizations or major capital projects is required.

Benefits

• 401k plan • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Flexible spending account • Disability insurance • Paid time off • Flexible work schedule

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic leadership
• Project management
• Business development
• P&L accountability
• Stakeholder management
• Engineering
• Construction management
• Operational excellence
• Risk management
• Contract administration
• Team development
• Financial management
• Negotiation
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Energy sector expertise
• Stakeholder Communications
• Strategic Objectives
• Organizational Change Management
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Accountability
• Business Operations
• Business Objectives
• Project Controls
• Energy System Transition
• Time Off Management
• Project Implementation
• Organizational Leadership
• Project Delivery
• Budgeting
• Business Development
• Construction
• Business Administration
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Decision Making
• Procurement
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Engineering Procurement And Construction Management
• Forecasting
• Global Delivery Model
• Governance
• Leadership
• Growth Strategies
• Joint Ventures
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Operational Excellence
• Operations

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Engineering
• Construction
• Consulting
• Director of Operations
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers