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Industry Lead - Buildings

📍 Adelaide, Australia

Construction KBR

Job Description

Overview KBR is seeking an Industry Lead - Buildings in Adelaide to support the growth of our national Buildings business segment. As the Industry Lead for our Buildings sector in South Australia, you will work alongside the Market Sector Manager for Buildings and be responsible for leading our client engagement, pursuit planning and tendering for projects in South Australia. You will also lead the portfolio of projects in the region; where you may also take on the role of Project Director or Project leader for building projects that sit within the segment. You will be working to build our pipeline of project opportunities and deliver services that exceed client expectations. You will work closely with the SA operations team to build our Buildings presence as well as our delivery capability. This includes across all buildings market sub-segments - Health, Education, Corrections, Aviation, Events, Commercial, Industrial and land development sectors etc - spanning all engineering, specialty and advisory disciplines.

Scope of the role

Provide a strategic leadership role in the SA Building's team.

Build on client relationships to maintain and grow our pipeline of opportunities in the region.

Develop capture plans for key opportunities.

Manage /update opportunity data

Provide leadership and oversight, ensuring expected client outcomes for Building projects in the region, where appropriate, this may include taking on the role of Project Manager or Project Director.

Collaborate across disciplines and geographies with other parts of the KBR business.

Expand the capability and capacity of the Adelaide Office

As part of an integrated team, support the Market Sector Manager for Buildings in SA to grow business across the state, including from time to time, working on tenders or projects that may be outside of South Australia.

Requirements of the role

10+ years' experience within industry on Building projects

A bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering or Building services and/or other relevant qualifications

Demonstrated experience of leading and winning project work

In-depth knowledge of the local market.

Experience in external and internal stakeholder management.

Excellent written and verbal communication and good presentation skills

Self-motivated and self-directed

Driven to innovate.

Ability to lead a team and deliver to agreed business plan targets.

Ability to build an inclusive team culture that is authentic and focused on the development and wellbeing of staff.

Track record of effective leadership, development, and motivation of staff

Understanding of health, safety and welfare matters, ensuring adherence by the team

Ability to supervise and delegate effectively.

Effective organisational skills, as demonstrated by achievement of deadlines, priority setting and maintenance of accurate administration records.

What do KBR offer? Typical benefits include:

Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually

The opportunity to accrue an additional 8 hours of time off every 4 weeks

Salary packaging and Novated leases

Salary continuance (Income protection)

Paid Professional Membership Fees

Life/Health insurance discounts

Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)

End of trip facilities

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Paid parental leave

Personal Career development plans

Growth and promotion opportunities

Our people are the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating work environments in which every member of our team of teams feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, and where each person is given opportunities to belong, connect and grow.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful team that is creating plentiful opportunities as we continue to grow. If you are looking for an agile, people centric culture where you can make your mark, develop your career and be instrumental in changing the infrastructure landscape then this could be for you.

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 26, 2026
Job Type: Construction
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Company: KBR

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