Job title

Facilities deputy manager

Company

KBR-Iraq

Project

Majnoon

Location

Basra, Iraq

Employment type

Full-time, contract

Rotation

Back to back role - 28/28

Required

Expats

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

To provide support to the facilities manager in the coordination of 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

• In the absence of the facilities manager, 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 (preferred)

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.