Project Controls Director

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Description

Are you interested in working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, with some of the world’s leading businesses?

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.

At Turner & Townsend, we offer a wide variety of benefits to our staff to help them inside or outside of the work. We offer true work life balance, working from home arrangements, team events and much more. 

Our Melbourne Infrastructure team has a unique opportunity for a Director of Project Controls to lead our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to lead a diverse team of planners, project control specialists and cost controllers, across a wide variety of different infrastructure projects. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We are looking for someone who is driven to make a difference and who has the integrity to do so in an inclusive and collaborative way. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of established project delivery frameworks, and who has the vision and desire to challenge these established ways of working in order to bring about better outcomes for our clients and our teams.

As an effective Director of Project Controls, you will have demonstrable experience in:

Deliver Project Controls services, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery. Help grow the brand through business development and client relationships.  Ability to deliver services as well as manage a team of project controls professionals Leading the project controls team across a variety of Infrastructure projects, covering rail, roads, power & utilities, aviation, and renewables Leading our existing key client relationships. Creating new client and consultant relationships and opportunities in the marketplace. Growing and developing exceptional people for their team. Displaying excellence in service delivery leadership. Taking responsibility for their own deliverables and ensuring all commitments are completed. 

Qualifications

15+ years of relevant industry experience Full working rights and currently living in Australia. A recognised Degree qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar Infrastructure experience is a prerequisite, especially in the power, utilities, renewables, rail, aviation, or road sectors Track record of engaging and influencing clients at a senior level. Clear understanding of, and ability to, implement strategy for growth, with clear relevance to the local market context. Good leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team. Ability to produce resource-based estimates, top down cost plans or parametric cost models Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills. Demonstrable reputation for challenge, innovation and continued improvement. Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your clients.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Please find out more about us at 

#LI-JS1

#LI-Hybrid 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 



  • Melbourne, Australia Turner & Townsend Full time

    Company DescriptionAre you interested in working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, with some of the world’s leading businesses?At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous...

  • Project Controller

    7 days ago


    Melbourne, Australia CitiPower and Powercor Full time

    **Project Controller**: - Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000**About Beon Energy Solutions**: Beon is a company of dedicated professionals committed to future-focused energy solutions with a heritage in safety and reliability. We bring technical expertise and agility to provide energy solutions from every angle for; renewable energy, utility and infrastructure,...


  • Melbourne, Australia IPS-Integrated Project Services Full time

    Position Responsibilities: IPS has an exciting opportunity for a **Document Control Specialist** to manage the storage and transmission of project documents produced by IPS, IPS's clients, and IPS's vendors, subcontractors, and consultants. _This is a work from home role with the expectation that you'll be able to attend occasional team meetings in...

  • Project Director

    1 day ago


    Melbourne, Australia RP Infrastructure Full time

    About RP Infrastructure RP Infrastructure (RPI) is one of Australia's leading Project Management and Advisory practices, recognised for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the Public and Private Sector. With a focus on quality and collaboration, we deliver Advisory, Project Management and Asset Management services across the entire...


  • Melbourne, Australia Delve Underground Full time

    **Delve Underground** is a leader in heavy civil engineering, serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specialising in **tunnel design**, we provide innovative solutions to the most challenging underground problems. Offering comprehensive design, construction management, and dispute-resolution capabilities, our expertise includes...


  • Melbourne, Australia Vestas Full time

    Vestas have an exciting position available for an enthusiastic and team oriented Project Coordinator in Cost Control for our construction department working out of our Melbourne office. The Project Controls department is the central team within the Australian and New Zealand Construction group, responsible for the management of all financial aspects of...


  • Melbourne, Australia Zaitun Plus Project Full time

    **About Zaitun Plus Project** Zaitun Plus Project provide end-to-end audiovisual solutions to premier venues to create extraordinary events. Our in-house partnership with Crown Melbourne is flourishing, and our team is expanding to meet these needs. The conferencing and events industry is fast-paced and dynamic, and our team in Melbourne offer a range of...

  • APAC Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Page Executive Full time

    About Our Client With a high-profile brand and a strategic growth strategy for the local and Asia Pacific market, the landscape is very positive for this role and UK based multinational. An opportunity currently exists for a talented and performance oriented Financial Controller to provide reliable financial reporting and compliance with local laws,...


  • Melbourne, Australia Delve Underground Full time

    **Delve Underground** is a leader in heavy civil engineering, serving the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries. Specialising in **tunnel design**, we provide innovative solutions to the most challenging underground problems. Offering comprehensive design, construction management, and dispute-resolution capabilities, our expertise includes...


  • Melbourne, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

    Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 22nd May 2024 Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.  About the company:This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can...

  • Lead Project Controls

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Turner & Townsend Full time

    Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices in 45...

  • APAC Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Michael Page Full time

    Regional Role as part of a global leaderWorking with the executive leaders across the groupAbout Our ClientWith a high-profile brand and a strategic growth strategy for the local and Asia Pacific market, the landscape is very positive for this role and UK based multinational. An opportunity currently exists for a talented and performance oriented Financial...


  • Melbourne, Australia Turner & Townsend Full time

    **Company Description** Are you interested in working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, with some of the world’s leading businesses? At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a...

  • Project Director

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia World Fuel Services Full time

    ResponsibilitiesAssist the ongoing development of a highly effective project delivery teamOverseeing and direct the JP8190 support project to completion, identifying risks and opportunities along the wayManage internal and external reports pertaining to job status and financial performance against agreed budgets and forecastsEnsure corporate Governance...

  • SAP Project Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Information & Communication Technology | Programme & Project Management Full time

    Looking for a talented and experienced SAP Project Manager with Payroll Upgrade experience! We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven individual who can lead our team through a successful SAP Payroll Upgrade/implementation. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire project life cycle, from planning to execution, and...

  • Directors

    4 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Independent Disability Services Full time

    **Organisation type; **NFP/Charity **Industry; **Disability Services **Skills Sought**; The IDS Board is seeking Directors with a broad range of skills including Marketing, Communications, Digital Transformation, Legal, Governance, Strategic Planning. IDS Inc. operates a skills-based board with each director bringing different skills that benefit the...


  • Melbourne, Australia NAB - National Australia Bank Full time

    **Work type**: Permanent Full time, Permanent Part time **Location**: VIC- Melbourne CBD - **Excellent opportunity to join a team which is going through exciting growth and transformation**: - **Play an integral role in leading, influencing & delivering strategic outcomes**: - **Newly created position to support Personal Everyday Banking** **A career that...


  • Melbourne, Australia Contract Resources Full time

    Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities - Engineering & Maintenance - Melbourne - Contract or Temp 15/8/2023 - Maximum Term Contract - Based in Melbourne, Victoria - Caree Advancement Opportunity **About Contract Resources** Striving to set new standards, we’re a global group of problem solvers. We’re a team. Bigger and better together, we leave egos at the...


  • Melbourne, Australia Bupa Full time

    **About Bupa Asia Pacific**: Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years. Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and...


  • Melbourne, Australia NAB - National Australia Bank Full time

    **Work type**: Permanent Full time **Location**: VIC- Melbourne CBD - **Use your expertise to drive positive outcomes for our customers**: - **Be recognised as an expert in your field, offering direction and support to the business**: - **Identify, build and maintain strong internal and external relationships** **A career that gives you more** Your...