BGAD: Senior Project Controls Engineer (Contingency )

KBR Careers; Gaffey Heights (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to lead cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting for the Blue Grass Army Depot project.

You will integrate technical, financial, and operational data to support informed decisions and successful delivery, collaborating with engineering, construction, procurement, and operations teams. The role requires 7+ years in project controls on large-scale programs, strong EVMS knowledge, and proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or closely related field.
• 7+ years in lead project controls on large-scale U.S. government contracts.
• Experience with integrated project schedules and cost forecasts.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• EVMS experience on government or large programs.
• Certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, CCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Establish and manage WBS, baselines, control accounts, and progress measurement.
• Perform cost control: budget development, variance analysis, EAC updates.
• Collect and integrate schedule, cost, EV data for insights.
• Monitor performance against baselines and identify risks and actions.
• Support change management with scope/schedule/cost impacts.
• Prepare program performance reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Coordinate with eng, procurement, construction, and ops teams for data quality.
• Support audits and reporting within regulated environments.

Skills

Leadership in project controls

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic cost control

Forecasting and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or related field

Certifications: PMP, PSP, EVP, CCP (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

BGAD: Senior Project Controls Engineer (Contingency ) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR’s Chemical Plant & Munitions program supports critical national defense and government missions through the execution of complex manufacturing, construction, and commissioning efforts, into manufacturing operations. The program operates in highly regulated environments and requires close coordination between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes across the program lifecycle.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Controls Engineer serves as a key member of the project management team, providing leadership in cost control, scheduling, forecasting, performance measurement, and project reporting for the construction of the new Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility. This position integrates technical, financial, and operational data to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery. The role works closely with program management, engineering, construction, procurement, and operations teams to ensure program objectives are achieved safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics across manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and operational activities.
• Establish and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project baselines, control accounts, and progress measurement systems to support effective program execution.
• Perform cost control activities including budget development, variance analysis, estimate-at-completion (EAC) updates, and forecast assessments.
• Collect, validate, and integrate schedule, cost, earned value, and performance data from multiple stakeholders to provide actionable program insights.
• Monitor project performance against approved baselines and identify risks, trends, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Support change management activities by evaluating scope modifications, schedule impacts, and cost impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver program performance reports, dashboards, and presentations for project leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure accurate project controls data and reporting.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and contractual reporting requirements within regulated government and industrial environments.
• Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or closely related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in lead project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or program controls role on large scale new construction contracts for the U.S. government.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules and cost forecasts for complex projects or programs.
• Experience utilizing Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable project scheduling software.
• Experience performing cost analysis, forecasting, variance reporting, and baseline management.
• Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, or government programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting chemical processing, munitions, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industrial environments.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience on government or large-scale commercial programs.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, CCP, or related credentials.
• Experience supporting project execution through commissioning, startup, and transition-to-operations phases.
• Experience leading project controls initiatives across multidisciplinary teams.

Travel may be required to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers.

KBR Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

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