Senior Cost Controller in Adelaide, Australia

Title:

Senior Cost Controller

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 over 1000 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 Cost Controller/Senior Cost Controller to join our team in Adelaide.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide cost and budget analysis to major programs of work across various industries

• Apply risk management techniques including risk register development, contingency planning and contingency management.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Controllers and Schedulers to deliver budget management frameworks, processes and tools.

• Support project compliance and governance standards for best practice requirements.

• Recommending cost control improvements, cost breakdowns and commercial oversight to projects in collaboration with the wider Project Controls team

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 as a Cost Controller on major multi-disciplinary projects

• Experience with gated and milestone projects, variations, costs, contingency allowances and contingency management

• 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.

• Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering, Project Management or related construction discipline or considerable experience

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.

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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

• 20 Days Leave per year + an additional day off every 4 weeks (33 days in total)

• 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.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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