KBR
infrastructure and defence sectors
ProjectControlsManager
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“Project Controls Manager at KBR. Skills: Project Controls, Cost management, Schedule management, Risk management. Lead and manage project controls teams. Establish project controls frameworks”
What You'll Achieve.
Projects delivered in line with program objectives
Industry & Context.
Data-driven insights; Decision support
Security clearance eligibility
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Commerce or similar, 10+ years’ experience in Project Controls across cost, schedule, risk and change, Proven experience leading project controls on large-scale infrastructure or defence programs, capability in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and governance reporting, Experience implementing or improving project controls systems and frameworks, data and reporting capability, including use of modern tools (e.g. Power BI), Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, Experience managing teams in complex, fast-paced environments, Ability to influence decision-making at senior levels
Nice to Have
Primavera P6 desirable, Defence project experience and/or security clearance eligibility advantageous
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage project controls teams
Establish project controls frameworks
Implement project controls systems
Develop program baselines
Maintain program baselines
Oversee financial performance
Lead integrated project schedules
Manage risk processes
Manage change processes
Deliver reporting to stakeholders
Review cost estimates
Challenge performance outcomes
Drive governance frameworks
Drive assurance frameworks
Drive reporting frameworks
Identify opportunities
Identify improvement initiatives
Apply project controls tools
Apply reporting tools
Build high-performing team
Mentor high-performing team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with senior stakeholders; Work with clients; Collaborate with product team
Communication Scope
Stakeholder engagement; Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project delivery
Full Job Description
**Title:** Project Controls Manager Due to continued growth and project wins, our **KBR Adelaide** team is seeking an experienced **Project Controls Manager** to lead project controls across a major program of works spanning infrastructure and defence sectors. You will be responsible for establishing and leading integrated project controls across cost, schedule, risk and change management, ensuring projects are delivered in line with program objectives. This is a key leadership role providing governance, data-driven insights, and decision support to senior stakeholders, while driving continuous improvement across project controls practices. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead and manage multidisciplinary project controls teams (cost, schedule, risk, estimating and reporting) * Establish and implement integrated project controls frameworks, systems and processes * Develop and maintain program baselines across cost, schedule and risk * Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control and financial performance * Lead the development and management of integrated project schedules (Primavera P6) * Establish and manage risk and change management processes * Deliver clear, accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders and clients * Review and challenge cost estimates, forecasts and performance outcomes * Drive governance, assurance and reporting frameworks * Identify risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives * Apply modern, data-driven project controls tools and reporting (e.g. Power BI) * Build and mentor a high-performing team **What You’ll Bring:** * Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Commerce or similar * 10+ years’ experience in Project Controls across cost, schedule, risk and change * Proven experience leading project controls on large-scale infrastructure or defence programs * Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and governance reporting * Experience implementing or improving project controls systems and frameworks * A
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