Associate, Project Controls

KBR
Newark, NJ
Title:
Associate, Project Controls

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. These services range from small, standalone contracts to world-class mega projects.

KBR's office in Newark, DE holds a leading role in our Integrated Solutions business, providing engineering and project deliverables to our clients. Services include front-end and detailed engineering, procurement, construction services, and program management primarily in the hydrocarbons and energy transition industries.

We are looking for an Associate, Project Controls interested in a full-time career as a professional in Project Controls (Cost/Scheduling).

Under direct supervision, you will perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic project controls principles. You will use judgment in making selections and adaptation of cost/scheduling alternatives and perform specific and well-defined assignments.

We encourage you to apply and become a member of the KBR Team of Teams!

The key duties and responsibilities for this role include:
  • Actively participates in recording actual and committed cost and workhours, development of project variances, trending and analysis of commitments and expenditures and development of the project forecast and cash flow.
  • Actively participates in the administration of the change control process.
  • Actively participates in development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling.
  • Actively participates in coordination with procurement and material mangers as well as engineering work group leads pertaining to essential items of supply.
  • Actively participates in identification of priorities for projects to guarantee completion.
  • Complete assigned tasks with consideration of the budgeted work hours and schedule commitments.
Job Requirements
  • Recently graduated from an accredited college or university with a preferred baccalaureate or master's degree in Engineering, Finance or Business
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, preferred
    • Skill should include pivot tables, formulas, chart creation and managing large data files
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to function within a project team
  • Must be able to self-lead and communicate to all levels of project team, including management and clients
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

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.
Posted 2026-06-30

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