Project Controls Specialist

6 months ago


Brisbane, Australia KBR Full time

**Title**:
Project Controls Specialist

**Join us today**

We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and construction partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our “One Team” value.

In Australia, KBR employ nearly 2000 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, career development and project exposure.

Creating a superb culture is also huge for us and a key part of our success and growth. Genuine collaboration across the business is integral to how we work. As a company KBR have created an open, inclusive organization where people matter, are valued, and cared about. By joining KBR you can be assured that you are joining a team that pulls in the same direction and shares common values.

**The Opportunity**:
KBR is involved in a range of exciting projects across the market sectors including Energy, Resources, Water, Civil, and Rail infrastructure. Our team continues to grow based on some major project wins and we have an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated **Project Controls Specialist** to join our team in Perth.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- Providing input to bid proposals, preparing estimates as required and allocate budget to committed funds.
- Recommending improvements to processes through utilisation of experience and problem-solving skills.
- Establish and leverage cross-discipline relationships within the business group to facilitate cost control.
- Implement and execute project controls techniques to proactively define, monitor, and communicate key metrics for projects.
- Provide input for Project Monthly Status Reports
- Work with project management and other members of the project team to manage the project budget.
- Support PMs on the production of Monthly Estimates at Completion.
- Review and maintain schedules and progress data.
- Recommending improvements to processes through utilization of experience and problem-solving skills.
- Establish and leverage cross-discipline relationships within the business group to facilitate cost control.

**Who are you?**

You will have the following skills and experience:

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Accounting or related construction discipline or considerable experience.
- Detailed knowledge of industry best practices in project controls, including estimating, cost control and planning/scheduling, for Engineering services type projects.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong mathematical and written communication skills.
- Relevant, proven and demonstratable industry experience required.

**Who we are**:
We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset that drives innovation within our business, for our customers and stakeholders.

Our people blend seamlessly into customer teams to help create a positive impact on the communities and environments they seek to improve. Our expertise and adaptability is unmatched and continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia’s future for the better.
- Together, we deliver Infrastructure for a better tomorrow._

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, Family friendly flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.

Typical benefits include:

- Industry leading salaries, reviewed Annually
- 20 Days Leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks
- Salary packaging and Novated leases
- Paid professional membership fees
- Life/Health insurance discounts
- Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
- End of trip facilities
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Paid parental leave
- Personal Career development plans
- Growth and promotion opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion support



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