Project Controls Specialist

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting infrastructure projects across various sectors, including Defence and Energy. The ideal candidate will leverage their skills in cost control and project scheduling to ensure project success. With a commitment to collaboration and a people-centric culture, this company provides extensive career development opportunities and a supportive working environment. If you're passionate about project controls and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Development Opportunities

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls, including estimating and cost control.
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Apply cost and schedule control techniques to Engineering Services projects.
• Manage project budgets in collaboration with project management.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Scheduling

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering

Project Management

Accounting

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost Control Systems

Job description

Title:

Project Controls Specialist

• Do you have a passion for Project Controls?

• Are you looking to further develop your career within Project Support Services and work on exciting infrastructure projects in Defence, Transport, Water, Building Services, and Energy?

KBR is involved in a range of exciting projects across market sectors including Energy, Resources, Water, Civil, and Rail infrastructure. We currently have an opportunity for a talented and dedicated Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing and applying cost and schedule control techniques and analysis to Engineering Services projects.

• Providing input to bid proposals, preparing estimates as required, and allocating budgets to committed funds.

• Recommending process improvements through experience and problem-solving skills.

• Establishing and leveraging cross-discipline relationships within the business to facilitate cost control.

• Implementing and executing project control techniques to support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities.

• Managing project budgets in collaboration with project management and team members.

Who Are You?

The ideal candidate is a skilled professional eager to grow within a global consulting business.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or related disciplines, or relevant experience.

• Knowledge of industry best practices in project controls, including estimating, cost control, and planning/scheduling for Engineering services projects.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other cost control systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• For Defence project requirements, holding or obtaining a security clearance is highly regarded.

About KBR:

KBR partners with clients and construction teams to deliver exceptional outcomes through collaboration and our “One Team” value.

In Australia, KBR employs nearly 2000 people across offices in each state. Our project delivery, industry reputation, and strong relationships support our growth, offering extensive career opportunities and project exposure.

We value creating a positive culture where collaboration, people, and shared values are central to our success. Joining KBR means becoming part of a team that cares, values its people, and works towards common goals.

We offer benefits that promote a great working environment, career development, flexible work arrangements, and work/life balance.

KBR Values:

Our values—We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams—reflect our people-centric approach.

Join us and help shape tomorrow. Apply today!