About the Role
Lead the delivery of project controls services across a portfolio of projects and programs. This role plays a critical leadership position in supporting project delivery teams through the implementation of project controls frameworks, governance processes, performance reporting and delivery assurance practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve project controls frameworks, governance processes and delivery practices across a portfolio of projects.
- Provide strategic oversight of project performance, including cost, schedule, risk, change management, forecasting and reporting.
- Partner with Project Managers and delivery teams to establish effective planning, project controls and performance management practices.
- Lead, mentor and develop Project Controls personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Provide project assurance through the identification of risks, issues and trends, supporting informed decision making and successful project outcomes.
- Develop and maintain executive level reporting and performance insights for senior stakeholders and clients.
- Drive capability uplift across project teams through coaching, training and the implementation of best practice project controls methodologies.
- Build strong relationships across project, commercial, engineering and client teams to support consistent and successful project delivery.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience leading project controls functions across major infrastructure, utilities, transport, water, energy or construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of project controls disciplines, including planning and scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk management, change control and performance reporting.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing project controls frameworks, governance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams while building strong relationships with project managers, clients and senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide strategic advice and influence decision-making.
Skills
- Project controls
- Project delivery
- Project management
- Cost management
- Planning and scheduling
- Risk management
- Forecasting
- Reporting
- Performance measurement
- Governance processes
- Delivery assurance
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem-solving
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
- Senior
Education Level
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Commerce, Business or a related discipline
Benefits
- Great working environment
- Career development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Work/life balance
About the Company
- KBR is 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 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.
- 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 organisation where people matter, 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.
- Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.
- 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.
