Senior Project Controls Lead – Hybrid (EPC & Energy)

KBR Careers

Newark (DE)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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.

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