Lead Project Controller - Brownfields & Mining, Perth

Pearl Recruitment Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Perth CBD location

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Pearl Recruitment Group partners with a Perth-based engineering design and project management consultancy. They are seeking a Lead Project Controller to join the projects team on a full-time permanent basis, working closely with project managers and senior leadership.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and reporting across brownfields and sustaining capital projects. The role requires strong project controls expertise and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar, or 5+ years' experience in project controls.
• Experience in engineering, mining, resources, construction or sustaining capital projects.
• Knowledge of EVM, cost control, forecasting and schedule analysis.
• Experience using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Exposure to cost management systems such as Pronto, CMS or similar.
• Strong Excel, reporting and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and reporting across brownfields and sustaining capital projects.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project or similar.
• Monitor timelines, resources, costs and overall project performance.
• Support resource planning across brownfields and sustaining capital projects.
• Track budgets, forecasts, cost performance and variances.
• Prepare dashboards, reports and project updates for senior leadership.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/PM/Construction degree

Postgraduate qualifications (AACE/PMI-SP/PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Pronto

CMS

Job description

Pearl Recruitment Group partners with a Perth-based engineering design and project management consultancy. They are seeking a Lead Project Controller to join the projects team on a full-time permanent basis, working closely with project managers and senior leadership.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and reporting across brownfields and sustaining capital projects. The role requires strong project controls expertise and stakeholder communication.