Specialist, Project Controls
Kbr, Inc.
Manage cost, schedule, risk and financial reporting for large, complex projects.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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
budget management
financial reporting
version control
wbs management
cost forecasting
timesheet admin
- Recommend corrective actions to keep projects on budget.
- Manage client Monthly Financial Reporting including preparing estimates, foresting, and providing input into Monthly Project Status Reports
- Maintain version control and manage document distribution.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the project controls function.
- Prepare regular project status reports for management.
- Management of Project WBS elements including reporting on revenue and cost variations
- Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to gather data and ensure project control accuracy.
- Assist in the preparation of project change orders and claims.
- Support project audits.
- Prepare and submit Monthly Accruals
- Assist in Bid Estimation and Pricing Schedule process for Contract changes
- Manage Workforce Plans including updates based on actuals and forecasting resource requirements.
- Stay up-to-date with best practices in project controls.
- Communicate project control issues and recommendations effectively.
- Support Accounts Payable and Receivable process
- Develop and maintain project budgets.
- Analyse project performance data and provide insights.
- Prepare cost reports and forecasts.
- Timesheet Administration including reviewing for accuracy and input into SAP.
- Ensure all project documents are organised and accessible.
- Track project expenditures and identify variances.
What you bring
eac
agsva
project accounting
bachelor's
microsoft dynamics
power bi
- Proven experience with EAC's and revenue recognition in line with percent complete;
- AGSVA security clearance (minimum Baseline)
- Minimum 5 years project accounting / finance business partner experience
- Bachelor's degree or certification in a related field (desirable)
- Well-developed communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Microsoft Dynamics, Power Bi and Defence industry experience will be highly regarded
- Proven Control Account Management experience monitoring and controlling actual control account performance against budgets & forecasts and providing ongoing support to Control Account Managers (not saying we do this now, but this would be best practice);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must hold a current agsva security clearance (minimum baseline) on commencement.
- compliance with international traffic in arms regulations (itar) required.
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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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