Project Risk Controls Specialist

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR's Adelaide team is seeking a Project Risk Controls Specialist to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure project that will strengthen South Australia's future water security.

You’ll identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities, providing insights to drive informed decisions and successful outcomes across the project lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with project teams and stakeholders on risk reporting, mitigation and continuous improvement of risk frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience applying risk management principles within a project delivery environment.
• Sound understanding of project controls disciplines, including risk, cost and schedule management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate risk information effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Experience using risk management and project controls systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, water, utilities, energy, resources or major capital projects will be highly regarded.
• Candidates must hold full Australian work rights and currently reside or willing to self-relocate to Adelaide.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of project risk management processes, procedures and tools across the project.
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops with project stakeholders.
• Maintain project risk registers and ensure risk information remains accurate and up to date.
• Assist project teams in monitoring and managing project risks and opportunities.
• Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and metrics for project and management teams.
• Collaborate with cost, schedule and project controls teams to integrate risk information into project reporting and forecasting.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on risk management best practice.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks, tools and processes.

Skills

Risk management

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Engineering

Project Management

Construction Management

Business

Tools

Risk management software

Project controls software

Job description

Our KBR Adelaide team is seeking a Project Risk Controls Specialist to support the delivery of a major water infrastructure project that will help strengthen South Australia's future water security.

Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, you'll support the identification, assessment and management of project risks and opportunities, providing the insights needed to drive informed decisions and successful project outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. This is an opportunity to contribute to a project of significant community importance while building your career within one of Australia's leading project delivery organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of project risk management processes, procedures and tools across the project
• Facilitate risk identification and assessment workshops with project stakeholders
• Maintain project risk registers and ensure risk information remains accurate and up to date
• Assist project teams in monitoring and managing project risks and opportunities
• Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation strategies and action plans
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and metrics for project and management teams
• Collaborate with cost, schedule and project controls teams to integrate risk information into project reporting and forecasting
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on risk management best practice
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks, tools and processes

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline
• Experience applying risk management principles within a project delivery environment
• Sound understanding of project controls disciplines, including risk, cost and schedule management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate risk information effectively
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Experience using risk management and project controls systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment
• Experience supporting infrastructure, water, utilities, energy, resources or major capital projects will be highly regarded
• Candidates must hold full Australian work rights and currently reside or willing to self-relocate to Adelaide.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a landmark water infrastructure project that will deliver long-term benefits for communities and support the future resilience of essential services.

Working alongside experienced project delivery and project controls professionals, you'll play a key role in helping manage project uncertainty and support successful outcomes across a complex and technically challenging program.

At KBR, we invest in our people through challenging project opportunities, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading experts. Our culture embraces teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement, providing an environment where you can build a rewarding and long-term career.

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.