Senior Project Controls Lead – Hybrid (EPC & Energy)

KBR Careers; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Manager, Project Controls in Newark, DE to lead a project controls team and oversee cost control, schedule, change management, risk, and performance measurement across a portfolio of capital projects.

You will develop execution strategies, implement procedures for control disciplines, mentor mid-level staff, and partner with engineering, procurement and construction teams while ensuring compliance with client requirements and KBR standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years EPC project controls experience in energy, chemicals, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of front-end loading (FEL) and detailed engineering phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of mid-level and junior project controls specialists.
• Lead cost control, scheduling, change management, risk management, and performance measurement across a portfolio of capital projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project controls with engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Evaluate project performance and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with KBR's project controls procedures and client-specific requirements.
• Evaluate project contractual terms and ensure alignment with project controls processes.
• Conduct readiness reviews, quality audits, and interactive planning sessions.

Skills

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

FEL familiarity

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Mgmt/Business

Tools

P6 Scheduling

MS Excel

SAP PS

EcoSys

MS Power BI

Job description

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks a Manager, Project Controls in Newark, DE to lead a project controls team and oversee cost control, schedule, change management, risk, and performance measurement across a portfolio of capital projects.

You will develop execution strategies, implement procedures for control disciplines, mentor mid-level staff, and partner with engineering, procurement and construction teams while ensuring compliance with client requirements and KBR standards.