Project Controls Director

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia WSP Full time

Work with a Global Leader in Infrastructure and Environment

At WSP, we have over 69,000 talented individuals working together to make a difference in communities around the world. We're looking for a skilled Project Controls Director to join our Sustaining Capital team.

This is a full-time role based in our Brisbane office, where you'll work closely with our experienced project controls team to deliver complex mining projects.

As a Project Controls Director, you will lead a dedicated project controls team, providing support to project managers and monitoring schedule, plan, and cost/budget-related matters.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop tender schedules, scopes of work, and project control budgets
  • Provide cash flow estimates and manning histograms for proposal submissions
  • Participate in tenders process documentations
  • Develop project schedules and estimates from first principles
  • Gather information from discipline leads or third parties
  • Develop budgets in line with project estimates and WBS
  • Prepare baseline schedules and develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Resource load the schedule and obtain client approval
  • Prepare or use existing templates for various reports (monthly, weekly, management, ad hoc)
  • Day-to-day management of cost forecasting, budget control, reporting, change management, and resources
  • Support accurate and timely reporting of cost, schedule, and budget performance
  • Ensure budget forecasts, progress monitoring, cost reporting, and corrective actions meet project requirements
  • Manage and monitor operational and project expenditures
  • Provide visibility to delivery teams and senior management
  • Monitor schedule impacts on project performance and provide recovery plans
  • Track and report Earned Value, Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
  • Review and update cost to complete, cost at completion, remaining budget, and work in progress
  • Assist with progress claims, invoices, purchase orders (POs), project change notices (PCNs), and variations
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans
  • Lead project control team
  • Support and mentor team members
  • Manage Team Project Controls function and deliverables
  • Manage personnel workload and resource requirements
  • Oversee the project portfolio, ensuring continuous performance monitoring and proactive risk identification
  • Ensure alignment with WSP guidelines and procedures
  • Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement

About You:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related field
  • MUST have extensive experience in project control, with a proven track record in managing complex projects and/or Project controls teams. With focus on design, study, and execution of mining projects (preferred)
  • Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in project management software, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership abilities
  • Software's: Expert knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project. Familiar with Power Bi, cost control management tools

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary package of AU$140,000 - AU$180,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • A comprehensive benefits program, including employee share purchase plan, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible work arrangements
  • The opportunity to work on high-profile projects and contribute to WSP's global success
  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a close-knit community of talented professionals
  • Professional development opportunities and access to training and networking events

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