Project Controls Lead

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Aurizon Full time

Project Controls Lead

Location:  Brisbane / Rockhampton

Remuneration: Attractive salary on offer

About the role: We’re looking to do things a little bit differently within our Program Management Team and we have a rare opportunity for an experienced Project Controls Lead. This role will lead a team of Project Controls Specialists and will be responsible for the comprehensive Cost Control and Scheduling process, Change and Risk Management, Project and Program reporting for the complete lifecycle of the projects in the Program Management group.

Key Responsibilities :

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will

  • Provide a focal point within the Project Controls team for analysis of costs for budgets, commitments, actuals, forecasts and variances.
  • Lead and drive strategic procedural changes regarding schedule development and maintenance and progress measurement and reporting.
  • Liaise closely with the Project and Program Managers for all Cost, Schedule, Change and Risk matters and work closely with the Construction, Commercial and Finance functions.
  • Lead and drive Change Management and clearly be able to demonstrate the impact to Budget, Financial Year Expenditure and Schedule.
  • Provide guidance and input to the Cost and Schedule Risk Process.
  • Manage the Project and Program Reporting process including Cost reporting and analysis, Variance analysis, Progress and Key Milestones.
  • Maintain project WBS and coding structures to control costs, scope and progress

This holistic approach includes the implementation of people, processes and systems across Network Operations. Your success will be a result of your ability to unite a team of skilled practitioners to a common objective.

In respects to the technicalities, you’ll need:

  • A tertiary qualification in Engineering or Finance is desirable.
  • At least 5 years proven extensive experience in a similar role on previous large scale projects or program of projects.
  • High level of leadership and management skills, particularly in relation to leading effective teams in a portfolio environment.
  • Broad experience of project and program scheduling, cost control, risk management techniques and complex reporting systems.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in ERP systems, Primavera P6 and project management specific cost systems.
  • Ability to develop and lead strategic change initiatives to drive process improvement.
  • Interpersonal and verbal communication skills – establish strong relationships with team, group presentations, communicating effectively (verbal and written) with all personnel within the business.

At Aurizon we believe in connection

It is our ability to connect that strengthens communities, industries and builds economies. It helps to embrace diversity in our workplace and that is the experience we want for everyone. We are building a culture where everyone is seen, heard and valued, because of their diversity. We value inclusion throughout the whole company and encourage you to apply for you next opportunity.

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