Site Team Leader

Ciudad Victoria, MexicoFull-timePosted Jul 14, 2026

Title:

Site Team Leader

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) 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 capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Site Team Leader who will be responsible for leading on-site operations, overseeing the HSE, Engineering, Construction Management and Specialized Services activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. This role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, ensures alignment between engineering design and construction delivery, and drives performance across schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

  • Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with HSE policies

  • Conduct regular safety walkdowns, audits, and risk assessments

  • Coordinate the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

  • Participates in safety incident investigations

Site Leadership & Coordination

  • Lead and supervise on-site HSE, Engineering, Construction Management and Specialized Services teams

  • Act as the primary point of contact for site-related activities

  • Coordinate daily operations between engineering, procurement, and construction functions

  • Promotes effective communication and alignment across all stakeholders

Engineering Oversight

  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

  • Coordinates the proper implementation of design requirements in the field

  • Collaborate with design teams to resolve technical issues and field changes

  • Monitor compliance with engineering standards and project specifications

Construction Management

  • Oversee construction activities to achieve adherence to scope, schedule, and budget

  • Support planning and sequencing of work to optimize productivity

  • Facilitate site inspections and progress tracking

Quality Assurance & Control

  • Work with the main stakeholders to meet the required quality standards and specifications

  • Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities

  • Address non-conformance issues and ensure timely resolution

Schedule & Cost Control

  • Track project progress against schedule milestones

  • Identify and mitigate delays or risks impacting delivery

  • Support cost control efforts, including tracking site-related expenditures

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

  • Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors

  • Manage contractor activities and resolve site conflicts

  • Provide regular updates and reporting to senior management

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

  • 15+ years of experience in construction and/or engineering site operations

  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects

  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills

  • Solid technical understanding of engineering and construction practices

  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

  • Proficiency with project management and reporting tools, as well as experience with digital construction tools (e.g., BIM, Procore, Primavera)

  • Must be proficient in English.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Experience working on industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.

  • Master’s degree

Position Title: Site Team Leader

Legal Employer: This position will be employed by KBR Monterrey S.A. de C.V.

Location of Position: Altamira, Tamaulipas, KBR’s Client’s site

Position Reports to: Sr. Manager, HR

Employment Type: Project-based hire (temporary assignment) with an estimated duration of 1 year, aligned to specific project needs, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and performance.

Work Authorization: Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Mexico.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of superior competitive benefits in accordance with the law.

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