Project Controller

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia KBR, Inc. Full time
The Opportunity

The Project Controller plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of large and complex projects within the assigned operating unit. They are responsible for the establishment and maintenance of project control systems, including complex cost, schedule, and risk management. This position requires a professional who is highly analytical and organised, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity and can be based in Canberra (preferred), Melbourne or Brisbane.

The successful candidate must be eligible for an AGSVA Security clearance.

Responsibilities
  • Cost Control: Develop and maintain project budgets; track project expenditures and identify variances; prepare cost reports and forecasts; recommend corrective actions to keep projects on budget; manage workforce plans including updates based on actuals and forecasting resource requirements; timesheet administration including reviewing for accuracy and input into SAP; support accounts payable and receivable process; prepare and submit monthly accruals; manage client monthly financial reporting including preparing estimates, forecasting, and providing input into monthly project status reports; management of project WBS elements including reporting on revenue and cost variations; assist in bid estimation and pricing schedule process for contract changes.
  • Document Control: Ensure all project documents are organised and accessible; maintain version control and manage document distribution.
  • Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular project status reports for management; analyse project performance data and provide insights; assist in the preparation of project change orders and claims; collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to gather data and ensure project control accuracy; communicate project control issues and recommendations effectively; stay up-to-date with best practices in project controls; identify opportunities for process improvement within the project controls function.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or certification in a related field (desirable)
  • Minimum 5 years project accounting / finance business partner experience
  • Proven control account management experience monitoring and controlling actual control account performance against budgets and forecasts; provide ongoing support to control account managers
  • Proven experience with EACs and revenue recognition in line with percent complete
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Well-developed communication and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI and Defence industry experience will be highly regarded
  • AGSVA security clearance (minimum Baseline)
Other

Please note: Shortlisting will take place as applications are received. As a major service provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to ITAR applies. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their strengths and experiences.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Project Management
  • Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Military and International Affairs

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