Project Controls Manager

As engineers we are faced with some of the most exciting challenges of our generation, from energy transition to food and water security. At
Agilitus QLD
we believe we are here to help change the future, we have the opportunity to create innovative solutions in response to these challenges and make a positive impact on society and our environment.

We are a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, providing civil, structural, mechanical and electrical services covering our client's entire project lifecycle. Across mining, industrial and renewables, we deliver world class engineering to help our clients optimise the performance of assets and improve productivity and safety.

We have enjoyed an enviable reputation with our clients for its 'can do' attitude to developing sustainable and appropriate engineering solutions. Our culture of maintaining a strong client focus, delivering on promises, and understanding client and project needs is fully integrated into our approach.

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Project Controls Manager
to join our Brisbane office. Reporting to the Manager of Projects, this newly created role will establish the project controls function for the business and provide direct support to a key client and major project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage project controls functions across planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting for multiple projects.
• Manage the development of capital cost and service estimates based on project scope, specifications, and schedule requirement.
• Lead and mentor a team to provide guidance, training and development opportunities.
• Implement and maintain project control systems and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency across projects.
• Establish project work breakdown structure and coding structure, in accordance with project requirements, to control costs, hours, and schedule.
• Support the project set up process to ensure project schedules, cost management system, and reporting tools are developed with control budgets and schedules.
• Support the development of project specific deliverables such as basis of estimate, basis of schedule and project controls plan.
• Earned value management, progress reporting and analysis of project performance information.
• Support contract and change management processes, including evaluation of scope changes, cost impacts, and schedule adjustments.
• Deliver accurate and timely analysis of project performance data, including trends and forecasts to support informed decision-making and corrective actions.
• Monitor schedule progress, identify deviations and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays and maintain project progress via logic sequencing and critical path analysis.
• Monitor expenditure, analyse cost performance, and report budget variances against control budgets.
• Integrate risk management strategies into project plans and decision-making processes in coordination with project teams.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including change orders, approvals, and correspondence, to ensure traceability and audit compliance.
• The position requires occasional site travel.
• Drive continuous improvement, strategic planning and business change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12+ years' experience managing project controls on complex projects or programs, with previous experience in a leadership role within EPCM/EPC project consulting environment.
• Sound knowledge of scheduling and cost controls systems with experience in Contruent (PRISM), Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerBI being favourable.
• Knowledge of cost and scheduled Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Analysis processes.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite software skills with advanced excel capability.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, cost accounting principles, and financial analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to interpret complex project controls data to support accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborative leader, able to build alignment utilising excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management capability with ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Adaptable and decisive problem solver, able to navigate change, organise and prioritise multiple demands simultaneously.

Why Join Agilitus QLD?

In partnership with the broader Agilitus business based out of Perth WA, we are a young and dynamic engineering group with aspirations to grow and develop into a competitive force in the engineering design sector in Australia. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of this journey.

We can offer the fantastic career opportunities that come with joining a team on its growth journey, as well as the ability to genuinely influence the business's direction and success through your personal efforts and simultaneously progress your career as we grow from within. We know that our people and our culture are what differentiates us, that is why we host a relaxed and enjoyable working environment by giving our employees the autonomy to deliver their work.

If you are interested in progressing your interest in this role, please click on the APPLY NOW button and register your details. We are committed to this process and as such, we endeavour to review and respond to your application as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you

Note: Please be advised that we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters, executive search consultants or any third-party consulting agencies for this position.

We will only be accepting applicants residing in Australia with current working rights, at this time.