Remote Cost Control Specialist – Project Controls

KBR, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Working Opportunities

Flextime

Leave policies

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Specialist - Cost Control OCST20 with 6–8 years of experience in cost control and project controls. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and analysis aligned with project schedules, using SAP, MS Dynamics 360, and Advanced Excel tools.

The position involves monitoring cost performance, preparing management reports, and collaborating across engineering teams to ensure accurate cost control and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years experience in Cost Control / Cost Engineering, Project Controls with Engineering background.
• Strong fundamentals in Cost Control Techniques.
• Engineering Hours Control, Progress & Productivity monitoring.
• Variance Analysis with explanation of causes, impacts and corrective actions.
• Ability to align cost/forecast with project schedule.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP/SAP/MS Dynamics 360.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP).
• Advanced Excel skills; Power Pivot & Power BI an added advantage.
• Experience in detailed engineering & EPC projects is a plus.
• Month-end accruals and close experience.
• Change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting of project costs, management reporting (cost & revenue).
• Internal reporting and invoicing.
• Project cost analysis and procurement management.
• Project monitoring & control measures.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Budgeting

ETC/EAC

Progress & productivity monitoring

Variance analysis

Schedule alignment

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Process improvement

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

MS Dynamics 360

Excel

Power Pivot

Power BI

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Specialist - Cost Control OCST20 with 6–8 years of experience in cost control and project controls. The role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and analysis aligned with project schedules, using SAP, MS Dynamics 360, and Advanced Excel tools.

The position involves monitoring cost performance, preparing management reports, and collaborating across engineering teams to ensure accurate cost control and efficient project execution.