Title:
DJBOSS: Manager, Facility Operations
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Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR'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 KBR'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.
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Program Summary
KBR's Readiness and Sustainment division is the Team Behind the Mission®. As DJBOSS we deliver and sustain mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners at Djibouti, Africa, Camp Lemonnier Naval Base round the world. Our key capabilities include Our services encompass program management, contingency and expeditionary support morale, asset management and recreation support, postal operations, safety services, logistics, and more. KBR ensures these bases operate smoothly, allowing deployed personnel to focus on mission execution.
Job Summary
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing facility maintenance and operations, infrastructure sustainment, custodial services, integrated solid waste management, grounds maintenance and landscaping, and pavement clearance in support of U.S. Government operations at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
This position provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple maintenance trades and service functions, ensuring that facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and grounds are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, efficiency, and mission readiness.
The Facilities Manager supervises and coordinates a diverse, multinational workforce comprising HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Locksmith, Metal Fabrication, Sanitation, Groundskeeping, and General Labor personnel. The position works closely with Facility Management, Work Control, and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) personnel to support effective work execution, asset management, maintenance planning, resource allocation, and operational performance.
Roles and Responsibilities
. Facility Maintenance and Operations
- Direct and manage preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and building systems to ensure operational reliability, safety, and mission readiness.
- Establish maintenance priorities based on mission requirements, operational demands, safety considerations, and customer needs.
- Monitor maintenance backlogs, identify performance gaps, and implement strategies to improve work order response times, completion rates, and overall maintenance effectiveness.
- Provide direct oversight and leadership during emergency response operations involving unplanned facility outages, equipment failures, infrastructure deficiencies, and other contingency situations.
- Manage operational budgets and expenditures by reviewing labor, material, and subcontractor costs; validating estimates and project scopes; evaluating maintenance strategies; and ensuring effective resource allocation and cost control.
2. Trade Shop Management
Provide overall leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of the following maintenance shops and trade disciplines:
- HVAC and Refrigeration
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Locksmith Services
- Metal Fabrication and Welding
Ensure effective workforce utilization, technical quality, timely work execution, and compliance with applicable safety and operational standards across all trade shops.
3. Custodial Services
- Oversee installation-wide custodial operations, ensuring that facilities consistently meet established cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, and appearance standards.
- Monitor service quality, workforce productivity, and resource utilization to ensure effective and consistent service delivery.
4. Integrated Solid Waste Management
- Manage installation-wide refuse collection, recycling, waste segregation, transportation, and disposal operations, including incinerator operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, contractual requirements, and established waste management and handling procedures.
- Promote efficient waste management practices, recycling initiatives, and environmental stewardship.
5. Ground Maintenance and Landscaping
- Direct grounds maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, vegetation management, drainage maintenance, and debris removal activities throughout the installation.
- Ensure grounds and landscaped areas are maintained in a safe, clean, functional, and aesthetically acceptable condition.
- Support sustainability initiatives, efficient water utilization, and environmentally responsible grounds maintenance practices.
6. Pavement Clearance
- Manage pavement sweeping, cleaning, and debris removal operations for installation roads, parking areas, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces.
- Ensure paved areas remain clean, safe, serviceable, and free from debris and potential hazards.
- Coordinate resources and maintenance activities to support safe pedestrian and vehicle movement throughout the installation.
7. Facility Management Coordination
- Coordinate closely with Facility Management, Work Control, and CMMS personnel to ensure effective management of service requests, work orders, and maintenance activities.
- Support asset management, facility condition assessments, maintenance planning, and repair strategy development.
- Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented, tracked, and reported through established work control and CMMS processes.
- Provide operational input to support maintenance forecasting, resource planning, asset lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Quality Assurance
- Ensure all operations comply with applicable occupational health and safety standards, environmental regulations, contractual obligations, and established operating procedures.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through workforce engagement, training, hazard identification, and consistent enforcement of safety requirements.
- Participate in inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of waste materials in accordance with applicable environmental and safety requirements.
9. Customer Service, Stakeholder Engagement, and Leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related customer concerns, operational issues, and service delivery matters.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with U.S. Government representatives, internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and other service providers.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse multinational workforce, promoting accountability, teamwork, productivity, and professional development.
- Prepare and present operational reports, performance metrics, maintenance status updates, and management briefings as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, workforce performance, and customer satisfaction.
Basic Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree or higher in Facilities Management, Mechanical or Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, maintenance operations, public works, infrastructure management, or municipal services, including supervisory responsibility across multiple trade disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations, workforce planning, preventive maintenance programs, and service providers or subcontractors.
- Experience working in remote, industrial, military, government, or large-campus environments preferred.
- Demonstrated experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably IBM Maximo, to manage maintenance operations, work orders, asset information, and maintenance performance metrics.
Required Technical Knowledge and Competencies
Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge of:
- HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems.
- Facility maintenance, infrastructure sustainment, and asset management principles.
- Custodial services, ground maintenance, landscaping, and integrated solid waste management operations.
- CMMS platforms, work order management, preventive maintenance planning, and maintenance performance reporting.
- Occupational health and safety requirements and environmental compliance standards.
- Workforce supervision, labor planning, material management, and subcontractor coordination.
- Operational budgeting, cost controls, resource allocation, and maintenance performance management.
- Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining
- Must possess driver’s license with at least 6 months of remaining validity
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) are preferred.
- Trade certifications in HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Construction, or related technical disciplines are highly desirable.
- Previous experience supporting U.S. Government, military, industrial, or large-campus operations is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and manage diverse multinational workforces in demanding operational environments.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing mission requirements.
Work Conditions
- Work is performed in a combination of office and field environments, requiring frequent site visits and inspections throughout the installation.
- Position involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions and the challenging environmental conditions associated with an austere operating environment.
- May require occasional work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support mission requirements, emergency response operations, and critical maintenance activities.
- Requires the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment with changing operational priorities.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include Medical Insurance. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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