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Project Controls Manager

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 1100 people with offices in each state. Our project delivery track record, industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly. This level of 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 organisation where people 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 rail, road, water and mining. Our team continues to grow based on some major project wins and we have an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated Project Controls Manager to join our team in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide planning and master scheduling leadership to major clients across various industries
• Recommending cost control improvements, cost breakdowns and commercial oversight to projects in collaboration with the wider Project Controls team
• Apply risk management techniques including risk register development, contingency planning and contingency management.
• Collaborate with the Major Projects Project Services Manager to deliver resource management frameworks, processes, procedures and tools.
• Drive project compliance and governance standards for best practice requirements.
• Manage project lifecycles working with management and other members of the project team to maintain and achieve budgets within a tight timeframe.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI, MS Excel etc.) will be highly advantageous

Who are you?

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

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in Project Controls on major multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience with gated and milestone projects, variations, costs and managing risk including developing contingency allowances and contingency management, schedule management, framework standards, processes and tools
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across all levels of our organisation.
• Technical ability in MS Project, Primavera P6, Excel and SharePoint essential.
• Detailed knowledge of industry best practices in project controls, including estimating, cost control and planning/scheduling, for engineering services type projects.

Who are we?

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.

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
• 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

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.

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