Project Controls Internship 2026

KBR, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) 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. What to expect: At KBR, the Project Services Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the estimating, procurement, planning, cost, progress, and performance management of large-scale EPC projects. This internship is designed for high-potential students or recent graduates seeking a technical foundation in project controls and exposure to how data, governance, and disciplined processes drive successful project delivery. The intern will work alongside experienced project controls professionals supporting live capital projects and will develop practical skills in estimating, procurement, scheduling, cost control, earned value management, forecasting, and performance reporting within a structured, mentored environment. Key Learning Objectives • Understand the end-to-end EPC project lifecycle from a Project Controls perspective • Learn how schedule, cost, progress, risk, and change are integrated to support management decision-making • Develop practical skills using industry-standard tools and reporting frameworks • Build a strong foundation for a future career in Project Controls, Project Management, or Estimating at KBR Early Career & Internships New | KBR

Requirements

• Education • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field • Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Skills • Strong analytical and organizational skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Exposure to Primavera P6 or MS Project is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Planning & Scheduling • Assist in developing and maintaining integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project • Support schedule logic development, baseline setup, and progress updates
• Cost Control & Forecasting • Support project budget setup, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Progress Measurement & Earned Value • Assist in progress measurement and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis
• Change, Risk & Governance • Support change tracking, risk registers, and project controls reporting
• Estimating Support • Assist with quantity take-offs, cost build-ups, and estimate reviews in support of project and proposal estimating activities • Support cost benchmarking using historical project data and market intelligence • Participate in estimate reviews, scope clarification, and value engineering discussions
• Supply Chain & Procurement Interface • Support coordination between Project Controls and Supply Chain teams for cost, schedule, and progress alignment • Assist with tracking procurement milestones, vendor deliverables, and expediting status • Help integrate procurement data into project schedules, forecasts, and performance reports • Support analysis of procurement impacts on cost trends, cash flow, and project risk
• All activities are performed in alignment with KBR’s safety, ethics, and Zero Harm culture.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees