Project Control Coordinator

We are moving Australia forward, and we want you to move with us.

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

UGL Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of essential services across power, water, and gas sectors. With a strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.

The Opportunity

The Project Control Coordinator plays a critical role in providing financial insight, strategic support, FSM insights, and cost control expertise across multiple construction contracts. This position will act as a key link between the IT, finance team and operational project managers to ensure financial rigor, budgetary discipline, and optimal project outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance, a deep understanding of project management in the construction industry, and a proven ability to deliver cost analysis and control strategies that support project delivery and profitability.

This opportunity will be based at our Tullamarine office.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules as well as ensuring alignment between the schedule, project scope and key milestones.

• Implement EVM techniques to track project performance and provide regular updates on project progress and performance metrics

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies, as well as manage and document changes in scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring proper approvals are obtained.

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely project reports, including progress, risks and financials.

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in collaboration with project team.

• Conduct variance analysis and investigate financial discrepancies.

• Support preparation of financial reports, monthly project reviews, and audits.

• Drive financial accountability and performance throughout the VIC O&M business

• Attend project meetings to support financial planning, reporting, and risk management.

• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, margin results and the Contract/Project actual performance compared to the budget/forecast plans

• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.

• Provide insightful commentary and recommendations for financial and operational improvements.

• Support internal and external audits as required.

• FSM champion – Assist with the implementation of FSM and be champion future development opportunities

Ideal attributes

• Project Control experience in a large industrial construction, or maintenance organisation 

• Knowledge of financial management systems

• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands

• Proficient skills in computers\: MS Word, Teams, Outlook, SAP

• Advanced skills in MS Excel

Next Steps

Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.

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Why Join UGL?

• Flexible work options

• Discounts with major retailers

• Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts

• Leadership & Mentoring Programs

• Education assistance

• Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing

• 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave

• 9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year.

Diversity & Inclusion at UGL
We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:

• Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.

• Community support and charitable causes

• Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs

• Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.