KBR

ProjectControlsManager

A$175–250k ~AI est. Adelaide, South Australia, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Controls Manager at KBR. Skills: Project controls, Integrated scheduling, Risk management, Cost management. Lead and manage multidisciplinary project controls teams. Establish and implement integrated project controls frameworks”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver projects in line with program objectives

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Data-driven insights; Decision support

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Commerce or similar, 10+ years’ experience in Project Controls, 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, Experience managing teams in complex, fast-paced environments

Nice to Have

Advanced understanding of integrated scheduling (Primavera P6 desirable), Defence project experience and/or security clearance eligibility advantageous

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage multidisciplinary project controls teams

Establish and implement integrated project controls frameworks

Develop and maintain program baselines

Lead the development and management of integrated project

Establish and manage risk and change management processes

accurate and timely reporting

Review and challenge cost estimates

forecasts and performance

assurance and reporting frameworks

opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives

data-driven project controls tools

Build and mentor a high-performing team

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Stakeholder engagement; Reporting

Process & Methodology

Project controls, Risk management, Change management, Cost control, Schedule management

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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