Strategic Cost Controller – Infrastructure Portfolio Leader

Kbr, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Adelaide, SA seeks a Cost Control Lead to drive cost performance across a major infrastructure portfolio. You will lead a team of cost controllers and partner with project delivery, commercial, engineering and finance to ensure robust cost controls, accurate forecasting and transparent reporting.

You will mentor cost control professionals, implement best-practice processes, and provide strategic cost management advice to senior leadership to keep budgets, forecasts and scope aligned

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business, Project Controls or 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.
• Proficiency with Excel and project controls/reporting systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Leadership experience coaching and developing teams.
• Proactive 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.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Commerce/Business/Project Controls degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project controls/reporting systems

Job description

KBR in Adelaide, SA seeks a Cost Control Lead to drive cost performance across a major infrastructure portfolio. You will lead a team of cost controllers and partner with project delivery, commercial, engineering and finance to ensure robust cost controls, accurate forecasting and transparent reporting.

You will mentor cost control professionals, implement best-practice processes, and provide strategic cost management advice to senior leadership to keep budgets, forecasts and scope aligned