Project Control Manager

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead integrated project controls across major infrastructure and defence sectors. Key responsibilities include managing project controls teams, establishing budgets, and delivering timely reporting to senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Project Controls, a degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in cost analysis and stakeholder engagement. Join KBR to work on complex and meaningful projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Project Controls across cost, schedule, risk and change.
• Proven experience leading project controls on large-scale infrastructure or defence programs.
• Experience implementing or improving project controls systems and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project controls teams.
• Establish and implement integrated project controls frameworks.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control and financial performance.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Cost Analysis

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Reporting

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Commerce or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

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
• Advanced understanding of integrated scheduling (Primavera P6 desirable)
• Strong data and reporting capability, including use of modern tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing teams in complex, fast-paced environments
• Ability to influence decision-making at senior levels
• Defence project experience and/or security clearance eligibility advantageous

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a high-performing Project Controls function delivering some of Australia’s most complex and meaningful infrastructure and defence programs.

KBR offers exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects and the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals.

We support long-term career growth through global capability, diverse project opportunities, and a strong culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

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.