Graduate Project Controller: Budgeting, Forecasting & Growth

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Project Controller to support multidisciplinary projects with cost management, budget analysis, and governance oversight.

You will forecast, report, and help keep programs on track and within budget, while working with stakeholders across engineering and commercial teams. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with degrees in Engineering, Commerce, Accounting & Finance, or related fields, show strong analytical and communication skills, and have an interest in

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, Accounting & Finance, Construction Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and budget analysis across major programs
• Apply risk management and contingency planning
• Implement budget management frameworks
• Monitor costs, variations, and milestones
• Recommend cost control improvements
• Ensure governance compliance
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Commerce

Accounting and Finance

Construction Management

Computer Science

Mathematics

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Project Controller to support multidisciplinary projects with cost management, budget analysis, and governance oversight.

You will forecast, report, and help keep programs on track and within budget, while working with stakeholders across engineering and commercial teams. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with degrees in Engineering, Commerce, Accounting & Finance, or related fields, show strong analytical and communication skills, and have an interest in