Manager Projects Control - Kwinana Bulk Terminal (KBT) Redevelopment

Fremantle Ports; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Salary packaging benefits

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing program

Contribution to WA economy

Job summary

Fremantle Ports invites applications for a senior Project Controls Leader to steer governance, cost management and planning across the KBT Redevelopment. You will oversee forecasting, reporting and risk management, partnering with delivery, procurement and finance teams to optimise outcomes.

You will lead a team of project controls professionals, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust controls frameworks across a major infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Project Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience in project controls within major infrastructure.
• Strong leadership of high-performing teams in complex environments.
• Advanced scheduling, earned value management, risk and change control knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls governance, standards and best-practice frameworks across the KBT Redevelopment.
• Oversee project cost performance, forecasting, cash flow, CAPEX/OPEX management and financial reporting.
• Drive integrated planning, scheduling and performance management across the project portfolio.
• Deliver insightful reporting, dashboards and executive-level project performance analysis.
• Lead risk, change control and issue management processes to support successful project outcomes.
• Partner with project delivery, finance, procurement and service providers to influence business decisions and optimise project performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project controls systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of project controls professionals, building a culture of accountability and high performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project controls

Cost management

Planning & scheduling

Forecasting

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Analytical skills

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Finance degree

Project management certification

Tools

Planview

Primavera

Oracle

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Fremantle Ports’ refreshed 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most successful ports. Building on decades of expertise, we’re setting a bold vision for the future. If you’re passionate about making a difference, love working in a fast-paced environment, and are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, this could be the role for you.

Job Description

Fremantle Ports’ refreshed 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia’s most successful ports. Building on decades of expertise, we’re setting a bold vision for the future. If you’re passionate about making a difference, love working in a fast-paced environment, and are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, this could be the role for you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Director, you will provide strategic direction and leadership across project controls, cost management, planning, scheduling, governance, reporting and risk management. You will ensure robust project controls frameworks are in place, enabling informed decision-making and successful project delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Leading a team of project controls professionals, you will drive excellence in project performance, financial management, reporting and governance while partnering closely with project delivery, procurement, finance and executive stakeholders

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Lead project controls governance, standards and best-practice frameworks across the KBT Redevelopment
• Provide oversight of project cost performance, forecasting, cash flow, CAPEX/OPEX management and financial reporting
• Drive integrated planning, scheduling and performance management across the project portfolio
• Deliver insightful reporting, dashboards and executive-level project performance analysis
• Lead risk, change control and issue management processes to support successful project outcomes
• Partner with project delivery, finance, procurement and service providers to influence business decisions and optimise project performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project controls systems, processes and reporting capabilities
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of project controls professionals, building a culture of accountability and high performance

The Expertise You Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Project Management or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in project controls, cost management or program management within major infrastructure or capital projects
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams in complex project environments
• Strong CAPEX/OPEX management experience, including forecasting, cost control and cash flow management
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling, earned value management (EVM), risk management and change control principles
• Proven experience developing project controls frameworks, governance processes and reporting standards
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into meaningful business insights
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with project controls systems such as Planview, Primavera, Oracle, MS Project or similar platforms

What We Offer

Join Fremantle Ports and be part of a proud organisation with a rich history and culture that makes a significant contribution to the WA economy. Primarily based in Fremantle you’ll enjoy a unique workplace with stunning ocean views, rich heritage and striking architecture in the heart of the Victoria Quay precinct, which is currently undergoing exciting revitalisation.

• Free onsite parking and access to an onsite gym
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave provisions
• Salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive health, wellbeing and employee support program
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of one of Western Australia's leading ports.

Get to Know Us

Fremantle Ports is a commercially successful Government Trading Enterprise and one of Western Australia’s most important trade gateways, facilitating more than $45 billion in trade each year. We are driven by our CARE values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence; guiding how we work, deliver results, and support our people and community.

Closing Date:

27 /09/2026 at 5:0pm AWST.

Fremantle Ports is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, underpinned by our Values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce by providing supportive pathways and development opportunities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.