Senior Cost Controller - Infrastructure & Defence Programs

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Cost Controller or Senior Cost Controller to support the financial and commercial performance of major infrastructure and defence programs in Australia. You’ll develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports to enable informed decision-making and drive strong project outcomes.

The role requires degree-level qualifications, 3–5+ years for Cost Controller or 8+ years for Senior Cost Controller, with strong Excel expertise and experience using Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Degree required in engineering, project management, commerce or similar.
• Strong cost forecasting and financial analysis capability.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Analyse cost performance, variances, and trends.
• Support EAC processes and monthly reporting.
• Apply contingency and risk management practices.
• Ensure compliance with governance and controls frameworks.
• Provide commercial insight to support delivery decisions.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Education

Engineering/Commerce/Project Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

KBR is seeking a Cost Controller or Senior Cost Controller to support the financial and commercial performance of major infrastructure and defence programs in Australia. You’ll develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports to enable informed decision-making and drive strong project outcomes.

The role requires degree-level qualifications, 3–5+ years for Cost Controller or 8+ years for Senior Cost Controller, with strong Excel expertise and experience using Primavera P6.