KBR

infrastructure and defence sectors

ProjectControlsManager

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

infrastructure and defence sectors
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven insights; Decision support

Eligibility Requirements

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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