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Program Controls Manager
Kbr, Inc.
Manage planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management for large water transmission project.
11d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
progress reporting
cost control
schedule management
change management
risk management
value engineering
- Provide periodic progress and performance updates to the Program Director and stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to address any deviations from the project plan.
- Support change management processes, assessing the cost impact of scope changes and variations.
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Lead change management processes, ensuring proper assessment of impact on time, cost, and resources.
- Collaborate with DELIVERY CONTRACTORS to review cost submissions, identify discrepancies, and propose corrections.
- Conduct value engineering and cost-benefit analyses to optimize project resources.
- Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate any concerns.
- Establish and maintain project control systems, covering cost, schedule and scope management.
- Ensure effective risk management strategies are in place to mitigate potential project risks and issues.
- Prepare and maintain project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Review DELIVERY CONTRACTORS schedules, progress reports, and forecasts for alignment with program objectives.
- Guide and mentor project team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management and the client, detailing progress, challenges and solutions, commercial status, risks etc.
- Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and ensure accurate project tracking across all lots.
- Monitor project expenditures and cost trends, identifying potential variances from the approved budget.
- Prepare detailed cost reports for stakeholders, including earned value analysis (EVA) and cost performance indicators (CPI).
What you bring
leadership
bachelor's
8+ years
primavera p6
ms project
cost control
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- 8+ years in cost engineering roles, preferably within largescale EPC Contractor projects.
- Proficiency in project scheduling and resource management.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Certification in project and cost control engineering (e.g., CCP, ICEAA) is preferred.
- Proven experience in a similar role on programmes with a similar scope.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control software
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.
- 15+ years of experience in projects, specifically in large power and water distribution programmes.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
- Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
- Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
- Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
- Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
- Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.
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