Project Lead

UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live.  Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprise and public institutions.

UGL's Industrials and Resources East Line of Business have a strong focus on Outages, Shutdowns, and Turnarounds across Power Stations, Chemical and other production facilities, Ports, and Mining Infrastructure. We now have a vacancy for a Project Lead. Predominately based onsite, and reporting to the Regional Manager, this role works closely with Project Managers to maximise contract outcomes, allowing the business to clearly establish likely net financial positions at project completion.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate in this role is at the stage of their career to enable them to transition into a Project Manager role in the next 12 months.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Identify process improvement and ensure governance around claims processes, and the tracking and management of financial and cost data
• Assist with the preparation of contract management reports including, budgets and forecasts, utilisation reporting, cash flow forecasts, and any other analysis as required
• Plan, establish and direct the project financial administrative and operational procedures to ensure profits are protected
• Maintain risk registers to include change impacts
• Conduct financial evaluations, carrying out business modelling and risk assessments
• Strictly adhere to both UGL and client's safety and environmental systems and standards

About You:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, commercial, engineering, finance or similar preferred
• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in financial management, such as project controls, cost control, or accounting practices
• Experience working on Projects/Maintenance contracts with contract margin improvements, labour rates, capital expenditure, cost control, projects controls and risk management
• Practical experience with cost management tools (excel, SAP, Power BI, Sharepoint)
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills coupled with the ability to work independently, prioritise demands, and learn quickly
• Proficient skills across the MS Suite and other programs for cost reporting

Please note this role will require site-based work as required during Outage events.

What we offer:

• A chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors

What makes you right for UGL

• You have a can do attitude
• You want to be part of a high performing team
• You believe success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us:

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.

Please note a rigorous pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening will be conducted for short-listed candidates.

If you are confident you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfill this role then please apply now via the button below.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at UGL, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability or ethnicity.  Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.

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