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Kbr, Inc.

Sr. Manager, Project Controls

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Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Oversee project controls, P&L, cash flow, reporting, and finance strategy for R&S division.
7d ago
$165,000 - $225,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Phoenix, AZ
Office Full-Time
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
project controls
cost control
scheduling
financial reporting
budget forecast
change orders
  • Manage the delivery of functional objectives, providing leadership and direction to managers and professional staff.
  • Participate in the development of project controls strategy, actively collaborating with relevant functions to improve, implement, and execute global processes and procedures in estimating, project risk control, cost control, and scheduling.
  • Review and support development of customer proposals from a finance perspective.
  • Develop insightful analysis and commentary on variances and trends for both customer and internal reporting, identifying “what” has caused a variance and “why” it occurred in coordination with operations and functional teams.
  • Oversee the performance of multiple related disciplines within the PP&C function.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of recurring customer reports and contract deliverables containing financial information.
  • Proactively track, manage, and report key issues from identification to resolution to both finance and operations leadership.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of the divisional budget and forecast in close coordination with the divisional operations and functional teams.
  • Assist in negotiation of change orders in coordination with the customer and Contracts team.
  • Lead the team by engaging in employee development, training, and succession planning. Identify opportunities and spearhead initiatives to streamline employee workload, including through automation.
What you bring
costpoint
excel
cpa
finance
project controls
problem solving
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% to locations within and outside of the US.
  • Familiarity with Costpoint, Excel, COBRA, and EPM.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work closely with BU and functional leadership teams to promote strong business performance and achieve business goals.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Ability to design and maintain effective, simple, repeatable, and dependable business processes.
  • Accounting Certification (CPA, CA, or equivalent).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • 15+ years of experience in finance or project controls, with 4 years in management.
  • Previous public accounting experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in finance or project controls, with 4 years in management.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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.
Culture + Values
  • 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.
Environment + Sustainability
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).
Inclusion & Diversity
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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