BGAD: Construction Engineering Manager – Explosives Manufacturing ( Contingency

BGAD:
Construction Engineering Manager – Explosives Manufacturing ( Contingency )

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin‑off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest‑priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin‑off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong, Connect, Grow, with K !

K ’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.

K  is searching for an Energetics and Explosives Manufacturing Construction Engineer Manager whose primary function is managing engineering progress for the construction of the new Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for leading the strategic execution of engineering and process equipment installation for successful commissioning of the Manufacturing plant  the Engineering Manager, you will be tasked with managing engineering resources, standardizing/optimizing processes, fostering team development and establishing/maintaining customer relationships.

This position will include supervisory responsibilities, being responsible for employee performance appraisals, coaching /developing lower‑level professionals, providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers, making decisions on engineering problems/methods, and may represent the organization with customers and ending on workload, the role may be tasked with leading with engineering tasks on highly visible projects. This is a hybrid work position that requires to be on‑site in Richmond, KY.

Relocation assistance available.

• Lead and manage engineering progress on site.
• Oversee subcontractors as they develop design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of complex construction and process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, engineering standards, and contractual obligations.
• Manage engineering schedules, technical risks, resource allocation, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with program management, customers, subcontractors, and technical stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to engineering personnel.
• Support proposal development, technical reviews, engineering…