Lead Project Controls Manager – Flexible Hours | Perth

DRA Global; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Flexible start/finish times

Salary packaging benefits

Social events

Inclusive, collaborative team

Opportunities to work with engineering

Job summary

DRA Global in Perth is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee planning, monitoring and reporting of project performance for our engineering projects. This full-time permanent role is based at the Perth office and reports to the Senior Vice President of Project Services.

You will lead a team of project controls professionals, develop schedules and cost plans, and collaborate with finance, procurement and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and risk-aware decision making.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years' experience in project controls management.
• Knowledge of project controls principles.
• Proficiency with project management software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource-loaded schedules (RLS) in coordination with project managers and stakeholders.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions to mitigate delays and optimize project progress.
• Develop cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for engineering projects based on project scope, specifications, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to ensure accurate cost accounting and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor a team of project controls professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities to enhance skills and capabilities.
• Coordinate with project teams to integrate risk management strategies into project plans and decision-making processes.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

DRA Global in Perth is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee planning, monitoring and reporting of project performance for our engineering projects. This full-time permanent role is based at the Perth office and reports to the Senior Vice President of Project Services.

You will lead a team of project controls professionals, develop schedules and cost plans, and collaborate with finance, procurement and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and risk-aware decision making.