Cost Control Specialist

Kellogg Brown & Root Engineering & Construction India Pvt Ltd (KBR); Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellogg Brown & Root Engineering & Construction India Pvt Ltd (KBR) seeks a Specialist - Cost Control OCST20 with 6–8 years of experience in cost control/cost engineering. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and strong analytical skills in a fast-paced EPC environment.

Candidates should have experience with SAP and MS Dynamics 360, advanced Excel, and be able to manage accruals, variance analysis, and process improvements while maintaining clear project cost

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in Cost Control Techniques.
• Independently establish and maintain control budgets and strong ownership of ETC/EAC and forecast phasing.
• Engineering Hours Control, Progress & Productivity monitoring.
• Variance Analysis: explain causes, impacts and corrective actions.
• Ability to align cost/forecast with project schedule.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP/ SAP / MS Dynamics 360.
• Excellent skills in Excel, Power Pivot & Power BI is added advantage.
• Prior EPC project experience is an added advantage.
• Month end accruals and close experience.
• Change management skills.
• Advance Excel Skills.
• Experience with process improvement and improving process workflows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage project controls activity monitoring and analysis.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting of project costs, management reporting (cost & revenue), internal reporting and invoicing.
• Procurement management and project monitoring & control measures.
• Ensure alignment of cost forecasts with project schedule.

Skills

Cost control techniques

ETC/EAC & forecast phasing

Engineering hours control

Variance analysis

Forecast alignment with schedule

IFRS/GAAP

Power Pivot & Power BI

Excel/Advanced Excel

EPC project experience

Month-end accruals & close

Change management

Process improvement

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics 360

Job description

Specialist - Cost Control OCST20 Title: Specialist - Cost Control OCST20

OVERVIEW KBR’s history is built on the pioneers that set the standard across a variety of industries over the last century. Today, we continue that legacy by developing groundbreaking solutions for government and industry clients. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world Our team comprise approximately 29,000 people globally, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver Proud History Bright Future KBR is committed to creating safe, collaborative work environments, where all ideas, views and input are respected and considered, regardless of race, religion or gender identity.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability and our Zero Harm culture. We are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. This commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient and safer. We are making big strides in creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce, where all ideas and viewpoints are welcome and encouraged.

WORK LIFE BALANCE

KBR provides excellent family-friendly benefits for team members like Remote Working Opportunities, Flextime, supportive Leave Policies and benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

6 to 8 years experience in Cost Control / Cost Engineering, Project Controls Experience with Engineering background

• Strong fundamentals in Cost Control Techniques
• Independently establish and maintain control budgets and Strong ownership of ETC/EAC and forecast phasing
• Engineering Hours Control, Progress & Productivity monitoring
• Variance Analysis (Must explain causes, impacts and corrective actions)
• Ability to align cost/forecast with project schedule
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP/ SAP / MS Dynamics 360
• Excellent computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office software, SAP)
• Excellent Skills in Excel, Power Pivot & Power BI is added advantage
• Prior Experience in Handling Detail Engineering & EPC Project Experience is added advantage
• Month end Accruals and close experience
• Change management skills
• Advance Excel Skills
• Experience with process improvement and improving process workflows
• Strong, effective written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Proactively contributes to the team
• Good communication skills with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Perform and manage project Controls activity monitoring and Analysis
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Responsible for the budgeting and forecasting of project costs, Management Reporting (Cost & Revenue), Internal Reporting, Invoingision, Project Cost analysis, procurement management, Project Monitoring & Control Measures

Experience Level Mid Level