Project Controls Director

2 hours ago


Perth, Western Australia Lycopodium Limited Full time
About Lycopodium Limited

We are a globally recognized professional engineering and project delivery services company, operating across Australia, Africa, Canada, and the Philippines. Our diverse career opportunities offer unparalleled growth prospects for ambitious individuals.

Job Description: Project Controls Director

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Project Controls Director to join our Perth-based team and lead our project control functions with expertise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering, maintaining, and managing a comprehensive suite of Project Controls, including Cost Estimating, Cost Management, Planning & Scheduling, Risk & Change Management, progress measurement, and project analysis with accurate and consistent reporting.

  • Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement project control procedures and processes, specifically focusing on cost control and scheduling.
  • Provide input and support in creating the Project Control Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Establish control budgets, schedules, and baseline project quantities for measurement, change control, analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Monitor project performance, including costs, progress against schedule, safety, and internal reviews to ensure transparency in critical performances across all business units.
  • Evaluate project progress to guarantee that it meets budgetary and deadline objectives.
  • Identify progress concerns and promptly report them to the Project Managers to ensure projects are completed within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
  • Collate and compile project reporting requirements according to company and client standards to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
  • Prepare project-specific reports, including progress, financial, and resource information, such as actual costs, earned value, and forecasts.
  • Manage and coordinate inputs from various team members, including engineering, procurement, contracts, project, and construction teams, to establish detailed cost, man-hour controls, and schedule.
  • Coordinate change management in accordance with company standards and procedures.
  • Lead and manage the Project Controls Team's daily and weekly tasks.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the Project Controls team as required.
  • Maintain internal and external relationships.
  • Mentor, lead, and assist in the professional development of the services team.
  • Perform routine performance appraisals with the team, both formal and informal.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role with relevant industry experience (mineral processing experience highly regarded).
  • An undergraduate qualification in Engineering or Accounting/Commerce.
  • Extensive knowledge of Project Control principles, theories, concepts, tools, and reporting.
  • Exceptional multitasking and ability to work at pace in a complex and challenging EPCM sector.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams in high-pressure project environments.
  • Ability to mentor and identify avenues for professional development and succession planning for personnel within your business unit.
  • Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems, and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.
  • A focus on creating, fostering, and managing people relationships for diverse, high-performance teams.
  • Ability to create a positive stakeholder management and customer support environment.
Salary and Benefits

This exciting opportunity comes with a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer:

  • A strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development.
  • A wide range of large projects to work on, offering diverse experiences and opportunities for growth.
  • Flexible work arrangements to balance work with other commitments.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • A commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.


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