KBR
ProjectControlsManager
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“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.
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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