Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager AECOM Australia PTY LTD Perth WA Full-time, Onsite

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Job Description

We are a company that values diversity, inclusiveness, and innovative thinking.

Grow with Us. Our clients rely on us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions across transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. You will partner with local and Australian and New Zealand business leaders, operating within a core regional team, engaging with various stakeholders to contribute to key deliverables. A career path exists here for you, regardless of your current career stage.

The Project Controls Manager will lead the development and implementation of robust project controls systems and processes within an integrated delivery partner (or similar) environment. This role will act as an extension of the client team, ensuring accurate planning, cost management, scheduling, and performance reporting to facilitate informed decision-making and the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs.

Client Engagement

• Provide clear, insightful reporting to clients, tailoring outputs to their decision-making needs.
• Partner with Project Managers to develop recovery plans and scenario analyses.

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and delivery milestones.
• Implement schedule risk analysis and scenario planning to support proactive decision-making.

Cost Management & Forecasting

• Establish and manage cost control systems, including budgets, forecasts, and earned value analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and provide accurate reporting on cost trends, variances, and mitigation strategies.

Performance Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver timely and accurate program performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs for client and governance forums.
• Drive data integrity and transparency across the integrated team, leveraging digital tools and analytics for insights.

Risk & Change Management

• Support risk identification and quantification processes, integrating risk data into cost and schedule forecasts.
• Manage change control processes, ensuring impacts on cost and schedule are assessed and communicated effectively.

Systems & Process Leadership

• Implement best-practice project controls frameworks, tools, and standards across the integrated team.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital enablement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

How You’ll Make a Difference The qualities that help you thrive are:

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply; all applications will be considered.

• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
• 10–15+ years in project controls on major projects/programs.
• AACE/PMI certifications (e.g., CCP, EVP, PMP) are desirable.

Skills

• Advanced scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project), cost control, and forecasting.
• Risk management and quantitative analysis; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Power BI/Excel proficiency and experience with enterprise cost systems.

Additional Information

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