About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is seeking an experienced Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Lead to join our team in Houston, Texas. This strategic role is critical to driving AWP adoption, digital transformation, and operational excellence across large-scale capital projects. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in EPC execution, work packaging methodologies, and digital integration, enabling measurable improvements in project predictability, efficiency, and performance.

Skills and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of AWP across all project phases (FEL through commissioning), ensuring consistent application of CWPs, EWPs, PWPs, and IWPs.
• Align project execution with the Path of Construction (PoC) to optimize sequencing, productivity, and cost/schedule outcomes.
• Design and execute enterprise-wide digital strategies, including project data warehouses, real-time Power BI dashboards, and integrated construction technologies.
• Oversee large-scale capital project portfolios, embedding AWP principles and operational excellence frameworks across disciplines.
• Collaborate with EPC contractors, global teams, and executive stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of engineering, procurement, and construction workflows.
• Implement smart material management systems, AI-enabled knowledge platforms, and other digital tools to support real-time decision-making.
• Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership on AWP, digital project delivery, risk mitigation, and innovative contracting models.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional, multicultural project teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and digital execution frameworks.
• Perform other duties or ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned, aligned with professional expertise and organizational needs, ensuring flexibility in supporting evolving project demands.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employees’ current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Key Interfaces (other members of project team, customers, subcontractors, etc):

• Project Delivery Team Systems Completion Certification and Database Team
• Systems Completions Team
• Project Administration, IT, Training and Travel management
• Contractors (accommodation, ground transportation, and overall destination services providers)

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/Qualifications/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience implementing AWP methodologies, capital project delivery, and digital transformation.
• Proven track record managing multi-billion-dollar EPC/EPCM portfolios and delivering measurable performance improvements.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, AWP Certified Professional, or equivalent are preferred.
• Expertise in AWP work packaging strategies (CWPs, EWPs, IWPs) and Path of Construction methodologies.
• Proficiency in project data integration, enterprise reporting, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience with smart material tracking solutions, AI-enabled platforms, and digital construction system

Communication:

• Strong ability to influence at the executive level with excellent presentation, advisory, and negotiation skills.
• Professional command of English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures and disciplines.

Behavior/Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with demonstrated leadership in innovation and digital transformation.
• Exceptional organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading in dynamic, high-pressure project environments.

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Baytown/Houston, TX

Relocation required: No

Travel required: Travel to the site, flexibility required

Contract type: Full-time

Experience level: Senior-level (15+ years of relevant experience)