Project Controls Specialist

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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.Â

Our people are the heart of our business; they are what make us successful. That’s why we’re committed to creating conditions in which they can flourish and feel valued, so they can focus on doing what they do best.

The Opportunity:

KBR is involved in a range of exciting projects across 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 Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Perth.

Key responsibilities include:Â

• Providing and applying cost and schedule control techniques and analysis to Engineering Services projects.

• Providing input to bid proposals, prepare estimates as required and allocate budget to committed funds.

• Implement and execute Project Controls techniques to proactively support, monitor, and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs, labor hours, and quantities for projects.

• Manage project budget. Work with project management and other members of the project team to maintain budget.

• 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.

Skills & experience required:

The ideal candidate for this role is a skilled and passionate professional wanting to progress in your career with a growing global consulting business. Â

You will have the following skills and experience:Â

• 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.

Why join KBR?

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.  Â

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. Â

Together, we deliver Infrastructure for a better tomorrow. Â

Learn more about Infrastructure Solutions Australia including who we are and what it is like to work at KBR https://kbr.foleon.com/is-australia/who-we-are/Â

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, 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. 

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.