Construction Manager Security Clearance

Position: Construction Manager with Security Clearance
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Construction Manager Belong, Connect, Grow, with K ! Program Summary Blue Grass Army Depot ECOE is a critical national defense project to execute complex design, construction, and commissioning efforts culminating in full manufacturing operations. K  is leading the delivery of a $900M+ new-build energetics manufacturing facility for the U.S. Army in Kentucky, which will produce explosive materials in support of the Army Organic Industrial Base and national munitions readiness objectives.

The program spans the complete facility lifecycle: design maturation, heavy industrial construction, hazardous chemical process systems installation, commissioning and systemization, and transition into sustained manufacturing operations, all under stringent DoD explosives safety requirements. This is a flagship, high-visibility program of direct importance to national security and warfighter readiness.

Job Summary K  is seeking a senior Construction Manager to lead the on-site execution of this facility. The Construction Manager will own day-to-day construction execution from site mobilization through mechanical completion, commissioning support, and turnover to manufacturing operations. The role requires constant, senior-level interface with the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, installation leadership, and other Government stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a proven record of delivering large federal construction programs and chemical or energetics process plants of comparable size, scope, and regulatory complexity.

Roles & Responsibilities
* Direct all on-site construction activities for a $900M+ industrial facility, including sitework, hardened process buildings, explosives-rated structures, utilities, and chemical process equipment installation.

* Serve as K 's primary construction interface with the U.S. Army customer, USACE district and resident offices, installation command staff, and Government safety and security organizations; lead recurring Government progress reviews, partnering sessions, and issue-resolution boards.

* Manage subcontractors, self-perform crews, and specialty trades; enforce contract requirements, schedule discipline, and quality standards across all work packages.

* Implement and enforce a construction safety program compliant with USACE EM 385-1-1, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and DoD explosives safety criteria, in alignment with K 's Zero Harm safety culture.

* Ensure construction complies with DoD explosives safety siting and design requirements (DESR 6055.09, DDESB-approved site plans) and hazardous location electrical requirements (NEC Class I and Class II classified areas).

* Oversee cost, schedule, and earned value performance; manage change control, requests for information, submittals, and claims avoidance; report program status to K  leadership and the Government.

* Coordinate construction sequencing with process equipment vendors, commissioning teams, and operations personnel to support a smooth transition from construction to systemization and startup.

* Manage quality assurance and quality control in accordance with the USACE three-phase control process and contract specifications; ensure timely closeout of punch lists, testing, and documentation.

* Support environmental compliance during construction, including stormwater, air, waste management, and RCRA-related requirements associated with energetics facilities.

* Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-discipline construction management team including superintendents, field engineers, QC managers, and safety professionals.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Four additional years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* 15+ years of progressive construction management experience on heavy industrial projects, including at least 10 years on federal Government construction programs (DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, DOE, or equivalent).

* Demonstrated experience as the senior on-site construction manager for at least one federal or industrial construction program valued at…