Project Controls Specialist

Title:

• Do you have a passion for Project Controls?

• Are you looking to further develop your career within the Project Support Services and work on exciting infrastructure projects in Defence/Transport/Water/Building Services and Energy?

KBR is involved in a range of exciting projects across market sectors including Energy, Resources, Water, Civil, and Rail infrastructure and we currently have an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing and applying cost and schedule control techniques and analysis to Engineering Services projects.

• Providing input to bid proposals, prepare estimates as required and allocate budget to committed funds.

• Recommending improvements to processes through utilisation of experience and problem-solving skills.

• Establish and leverage cross-discipline relationships within the business group to facilitate cost control.

• Provide and apply cost control techniques and analysis to Engineering Services projects.

• Implement and execute project controls techniques to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects.

• Manage project budget. Work with project management and other members of the project team to maintain budget.

Who Are You?

The ideal candidate for this role is a skilled and passionate professional wanting to progress in your career with a growing global consulting business. 

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, Business Admin or related construction discipline, or relevant experience.

• Knowledge of industry best practices in project controls, including estimating, cost control and planning/scheduling, for Engineering services type projects.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and other cost control systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Due to Defence project requirements, applicants holding a security clearance, or with the ability to obtain one, are highly regarded.

About KBR:

KBR is renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.

In Australia, KBR employ nearly 2000 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an organisation where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, career development, flexible work arrangements and work/life balance.

KBR values:

Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.

Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey. 

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!