About this role
Title: FM Manager (Facilities Manager)-Onsite
Job Description Job Title: FM Manager (Facilities Manager) Company: KBR-Iraq Location: Basra, Iraq Employment Type: Full-time, Contract Rotation: Back to Back role - 28/28 Required: Expats-Iraq experience
About Company "Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
Job Purpose Oversee and coordinate all facilities-related functions for the Camp operations in Basra, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective support services. Lead cross-functional teams in Camp Operations, Catering, Transportation Planning, and Facilities Maintenance to deliver high-quality services that meet project requirements and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage daily operations of camp facilities, including housing, dining/catering, transportation services, security infrastructure, utilities, and maintenance programs. • Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans and safety protocols to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient camp environment. • Plan, schedule, and optimize staffing, rosters, and workloads for Camp Operations, Catering, Transportation, and Facilities Maintenance teams. • Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance for facilities services, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline. • Monitor and control facility budgets, forecast resource needs, and drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality. • Ensure compliance with local regulations, health and safety standards, and project-specific security requirements. • Coordinate with site leadership, procurement, and logistics to align facilities services with project milestones and client expectations. • Prepare and present regular reports on facilities performance, maintenance status, incidents, and improvement plans. • Lead continuous improvement efforts, implementing best practices in camp operations and facilities management. • Respond to emergencies and oversee crisis management and contingency planning as required.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. • Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in managing teams across Camp Operations, Catering, Transportation Planning, and Facilities Maintenance. • Strong leadership and team-building skills with a proven track record of delivering large-scale facilities services in challenging environments. • Demonstrated ability to develop budgets, manage contracts, and optimize operations under tight deadlines.
Technical/Functional Skills
• Strong knowledge of facilities management, maintenance planning, and operations for camp settings. • Experience with catering operations and dietary accommodation in large camps. • Transportation planning and fleet management fundamentals. • Risk assessment, safety management, and emergency response planning. • Budgeting, cost control, and vendor/contract management. • Familiarity with applicable Iraqi regulations and project-specific compliance requirements is a plus. • Proficiency in relevant software/tools for facilities management, maintenance scheduling, and reporting.
Desired Attributes
• Strong leadership and people-management skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to maintenance and reliability. • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing project needs. • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to the local work environment.
Location and About Basra Site
• Onsite role based in Basra, Iraq. The Camp Manager should be prepared to work in a dynamic, multi-national industrial setting with adherence to KBR-Majnoon project safety and security standards.