Total 3 job vacancies by 1843 KBR Services, LLC

Title:

KBR is looking for a Lead Project Cost Control Specialist (LPCCS) to join our team for an exciting opportunity supporting the USAID NexGen Global Health Supply Chain Program.  This is a full-time position that will accommodate a hybrid remote/office work schedule, but will require occasional travel to the Washington, D.C. area and potential overseas travel. The LPCCS will work for the Business Manager, under the direct supervision of the Project Controls Manager, and is a key member of the cost control management team.  Must be a highly organized self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities to achieve goals.

Job Description

Lead Specialist, Project / Cost Controls is accountable for providing Project Controls services for the projects assigned. Forecasts, controls, and reports project costs needed within an organization. Develops and provides project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports. Reviews project costs incurred by category, calculates future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates and risk analysis. Under general direction, uses specialized knowledge or skills to solve complex and unique problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the project cost and schedule controls, change management, risk management, and reporting on major projects and/or a portfolio of smaller projects
• Responsible for all aspects of cost control including trending, analysis, forecasting, change control, cash flow and reporting.
• Drive effective execution of project control functions on various projects.  Actively interfaces with project managers, supply chain and procurement specialists, and field execution personnel to obtain needed cost and schedule performance status updates for including into integrated project performance reporting.
• Reviews project costs incurred by category, calculates future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates, and risk analysis.
• Provides project priorities to project team members to drive project completion.
• Actively participates in identification of negative trends and identifying corrective action recommendations to project manager and team members.
• Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports that are prepared by others.
• May direct resources, prioritize tasks, and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Collaborate with Program Management, JV partner and Customer personnel to achieve financial and contractual deliverables.
• Perform SOX reconciliations and project and process audits as needed

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business Management, or similar) and 8+ years of experience in Project Controls.
• Proficiency in project finance assessments, cost analysis, forecasting, budget development, scheduling, and variance reporting techniques.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Preferred proficiency in Deltek/Costpoint, IFS, and Cobra
• Must be able to self-lead and communicate effectively to all levels of project team, including management and clients.
• Possesses broad industry knowledge of various cost and schedule tools.  Keeps current on industry's developments.
• Will need to supervise and develop junior project controls personnel, when required
• Prior experience working with USAID contracts preferred

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Title:

KBR is looking for a Project Controls Manager (PCM) to join our team for an exciting opportunity supporting the USAID NexGen Global Health Supply Chain Program.  This is a full-time position that will accommodate a hybrid remote/office work schedule, but will require occasional travel to the Washington, D.C. area and potential overseas travel. The PCM will work under the direct supervision of the Business Manager and serves as a primary point of contact for project controls management activities associated with the NextGen Global Health Supply Chain program.  Must be a highly organized self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities to achieve goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the projects’ cost control, change management, risk management and scheduling efforts
• Drive effective execution of project control functions on major projects and/or a portfolio of small projects. 
• Evaluate project status and maintain effective communication with project leadership
• Ensure that project controls systems and processes are implemented and continue to deliver accurate project status reporting. 
• Evaluate project contracts and commercial terms to ensure that the project controls’ processes are aligned to address any specific needs.
• Interdisciplinary communications with supply chain management, procurement, operations field personnel, program management to coordinate project activities and inputs. 
• External communications with client, subcontractors, and joint venture partners for coordination on data integration and reporting.
• Relies upon experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of project controls to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy.
• Review and audit cost, progress, and schedule reports
• Collaborate with Program Management and Customer personnel to achieve financial and contractual deliverables.
• Implement process improvement initiatives within the Project Controls group

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business Management, Engineering or similar)
• 10 years of experience in Project Controls, including 2 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Preferred experience with Joint Venture projects execution
• Experience with standard government agency reporting requirements
• Proficiency in project finance assessments, cost analysis, forecasting, budget development, scheduling, and variance reporting techniques.
• Experience in managing analytical and data-centric project controls. 
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Preferred proficiency in Deltek/Costpoint, IFS and Cobra
• Prior experience working on USAID contracts preferred
• Preferred active PMP and/or AACE Certification or the interest/ability to achieve these certifications

Must be able to self-lead and communicate effectively to all levels of project team, including management and clients.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Title:

KBR is looking for a Project Cost Control Specialist (PCCS) to join our team for an exciting opportunity supporting the USAID NexGen Global Health Supply Chain Program.  This is a full-time position that will accommodate a hybrid remote/office work schedule, but will require occasional travel to the Washington, D.C. area and potential overseas travel. The PCCS will work for the Business Manager, and under the direct supervision of the Lead Project Cost Control Specialist and serves as a key member of the cost control management team.  Must be a highly organized self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities to achieve goals.

Reviews project costs incurred by category, calculates future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates and risk analysis. Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within project controls. Displays core competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage workload for multiple sites across customer base
• Track Government funding provided by USAID
• Manage man-hour reports, materials, ODCs, and travel expenses to ensure that funding is managed accurately and appropriately
• Forecasts, controls, and reports project costs needed within an organization
• Develops and provides project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports
• Reviews project costs incurred by category, calculates future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates and risk analysis
• Prepare project cost & performance reports for workhours, budgets, commitments, expenditures, and actuals
• Manage the cost controls for client projects
• Track revenue, monitor direct and indirect expenses, calculate profit, establish burn-rates, and to provide ideas/solutions to PM’s and Project Leads. Advise Contracts when to submit Limitation of Funds letters. Develop and maintain Estimates to Complete (EAC’s) across various projects
• Provide forecasting guidance and projects for assigned projects
• Actively interfaces with both KBR and client personnel
• Perform data management tasks using Deltek/Costpoint, Microsoft Excel, and Access
• Prepare monthly cost reports
• Prepare monthly subcontract analysis, accruals, and process subcontractor invoices for payment.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, SOX, CAS and other government regulations.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business Management, Engineering or similar)
• 5+ years of experience in Project Controls.
• Proficiency in project finance assessments, cost analysis, forecasting, budget development, scheduling, and variance reporting techniques.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Preferred proficiency in Deltek/Costpoint, IFS and Cobra
• Must be able to self-lead and communicate effectively to all levels of project team, including management and clients.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to function within a project team
• Prior experience working on USAID contracts preferred

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.