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KBR PSAB ESS: Project Architect (Secret Clearance) in Houston, Texas
Title:
PSAB ESS: Project Architect (Secret Clearance)
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Program Summary
The KBR PSAB Program provides comprehensive BASE OPERATING SUPPORT-INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). These services are delivered to support the 378 Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), mission partners, and tenant units, encompassing a diverse range of personnel including transient, temporary duty (TDY), permanent party, and rotational personnel. Additionally, the program extends its services to encompass five (5) remote Army sites within PSAB. This program ensures the seamless functioning of operations, maintenance, and support activities essential for the sustained mission readiness and operational effectiveness of PSAB and its associated units.
Job Summary
The Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) Architect shall provide architectural and engineering services that support project, work order, and work request operations. This position shall function as an integral team member, cooperating with and supporting U.S. deployed forces, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and shall share information with other integral team members as required. Efforts include planning for repair and maintenance, designing, providing technical support, and updating record drawings.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide effective program management to ensure projects are designed and construction work is completed to support mission requirement.
Develop and administer Activity/Asset Management Plans (AMP) that translates Air Force and installation objectives into asset-related decisions by understanding assets’ physical attributes, condition, usage, and performance as well as the realized and potential value to the mission. These plans should balance risk, current and future objectives, resource limitations, and lifecycle management.
Manage and supervise personnel, equipment, tools, vehicles, and other items and services necessary to perform all civil engineer services, tasks, and functions for PSAB.
Ensure all contractual performance objectives are met.
As required, be available within two (2) hours of notification to meet on the installation with Government personnel.
Ensure the successful delivery of services to 4,000 personnel, plus or minus 10%, at all times.
Responsible for proper utilization, accounting, and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment tools, information and Data).
Ensure required contractual submittals are provided to the government.
Ensure compliance with all US laws, Saudi Labor Law, US EPA Guidelines, Final Governing Standards (FGS), Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD), US Building Codes, Department of Defense (DoD) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) standards. In addition, ensure site activities comply with applicable US, DoD, and Host Country codes and standards to include American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), International Plumbing Code (IPC), National Plumbing Code (NPC), Building & Fire codes concerning health, safety, and the environment in the design and construction of real property facilities at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED :
May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull and lift heavy equipment.
Use of Land Mobile Radios, cell phones, laptop, and other devices to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Work will be indoors and outdoors.
Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals may occur.
Overtime and shift work may be required depending on contractual needs as well as occasional to frequent travel.
Employee must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.
Task specific work environment training maybe provided.
Must be prepared to function in a wartime or contingency environment to support U.S. interests.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
Physical requirements include lifting up to 35lb, team lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, extended sitting, or standing, stooping, stretching, and bending.
Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots as well as Individual Protective Equipment (IPE).
Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.
Work requires moderate physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in architecture with a minimum 4 years of relevant experience with similar projects
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U. S. Driver's License.
Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
Must have and maintain a valid U. S. SECRET Security Clearance or must be able to acquire a Secret Clearance
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
Candidates must also meet CENTCOM MOD-15 theater requirements.
Skills:
Project management, pro-active, well organized, results-oriented, and team player with decision-making ability.
Use computers & related software such as Microsoft Office and other common products used in office environments or within the Engineering and Construction Industry.
Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience.
Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge & experience working with government contracts.
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.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.