Senior Project Controls Engineer — Defense Construction Leader

KBR, Inc; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to lead cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and program reporting for the construction of the Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility. The role collaborates with PM, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.

The position requires strong experience in integrated schedules, EAC updates, variance analysis, and EVMS on regulated

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 on large-scale gov't contracts.
• Experience developing integrated project schedules and cost forecasts for complex projects.
• Experience utilizing Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable scheduling software.
• Experience performing cost analysis, forecasting, variance reporting, and baseline management.
• Experience supporting large industrial, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, or government programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics across manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and operational activities.
• Establish and manage WBS, baselines, control accounts, and progress measurement systems to support execution.
• Perform cost control activities including budget development, variance analysis, EAC updates, and forecast assessments.
• Collect, validate, and integrate schedule, cost, earned value, and performance data from multiple stakeholders for insights.
• Monitor performance against baselines and identify risks, trends, and corrective actions.
• Support change management by evaluating scope, schedule, and cost impacts throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver program performance reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling

Forecasting

EVMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to lead cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and program reporting for the construction of the Blue Grass Army Depot Energetics Center of Excellence explosives manufacturing facility. The role collaborates with PM, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.

The position requires strong experience in integrated schedules, EAC updates, variance analysis, and EVMS on regulated