Cost Control Lead: Infrastructure Forecasts & Insights

Kbr; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Adelaide, SA is seeking a Cost Control Lead to drive cost management across a large-scale infrastructure portfolio. You will establish robust forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes and mentor a team of Cost Controllers.

You will partner with program directors, project managers, commercial teams and finance to provide strategic cost leadership and actionable insights that support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business, Project Controls or a related discipline
• Significant experience in cost control, project controls, commercial management or portfolio reporting
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle cost management principles
• Advanced analytical and financial reporting capabilities
• Experience working across complex, multi-project environments
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project controls/reporting systems
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Cost Controllers supporting a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Oversee portfolio-wide cost control, forecasting, budgeting and reporting activities
• Develop and maintain robust cost management processes, systems and governance frameworks
• Analyse cost performance, identify trends and provide proactive recommendations to key stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between budgets, commitments, forecasts and approved project scope
• Lead month-end reporting and portfolio performance reviews
• Provide strategic cost management advice to senior leadership and project teams
• Manage change control processes to ensure cost and schedule baselines remain aligned with approved scope
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, analytics and project controls functions
• Collaborate closely with project delivery, commercial, engineering and finance teams

Job description

KBR in Adelaide, SA is seeking a Cost Control Lead to drive cost management across a large-scale infrastructure portfolio. You will establish robust forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes and mentor a team of Cost Controllers.

You will partner with program directors, project managers, commercial teams and finance to provide strategic cost leadership and actionable insights that support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.