Title:
Cost Control Lead
Cost Control Lead Adelaide SA
Lead Cost Performance Across Major Infrastructure Delivery
Working closely with Program Directors Project Managers Commercial teams and key stakeholders you will provide strategic cost leadership and insights that enable informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
The Opportunity:
As the Cost Control Lead you will lead cost management activities across a large-scale capital works portfolio ensuring robust cost controls accurate forecasting and effective reporting processes are embedded throughout project delivery.
You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing cost control professionals while driving continuous improvement across systems processes and reporting frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of Cost Controllers supporting a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects
Oversee portfolio-wide cost control forecasting budgeting and reporting activities
Develop and maintain robust cost management processes systems and governance frameworks
Analyse cost performance identify trends and provide proactive recommendations to key stakeholders
Ensure alignment between budgets commitments forecasts and approved project scope
Lead month-end reporting and portfolio performance reviews
Provide strategic cost management advice to senior leadership and project teams
Manage change control processes to ensure cost and schedule baselines remain aligned with approved scope
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting analytics and project controls functions
Collaborate closely with project delivery commercial engineering and finance teams
About You:
You are a proven project controls or cost management professional with experience supporting large capital programs in infrastructure utilities engineering defence transport mining or construction environments.
You will bring:
Relevant qualifications in Finance Commerce Business Project Controls or a related discipline
Significant experience in cost control project controls commercial management or portfolio reporting
Strong understanding of project lifecycle cost management principles
Advanced analytical and financial reporting capabilities
Experience working across complex multi-project environments
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project controls/reporting systems
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop teams
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
Why Join Us
Youll be part of a highperforming Project Controls team delivering some of Australias most critical infrastructure and defence programs. KBR offers exposure to large complex projects and the opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers and commercial leaders.
We support longterm career growth through challenging assignments global capability sharing and a culture that values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
KBR 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.
Help shape tomorrow by applying today!
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Cost Control Lead • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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