Project Controller

WSP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Controller to join our Enterprise Project Controls team in Australia. You will partner with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial Managers to ensure cost, schedule and performance are tightly controlled across major infrastructure projects.

You will develop budgets, cashflows, forecasts and implement project control systems, including EVM, to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as a Project Controller in infrastructure or major projects.
• Strong cost control, scheduling and earned value management capabilities.
• Experience with contracts, tenders, claims and variations.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and forecasts.
• Establish and manage project control systems (finance, scheduling, EVM, quality, documents).
• Monitor and report on project performance against baselines.
• Undertake variance analysis and support corrective actions.
• Apply Earned Value Management per Australian Standards.
• Support contract administration, including scope tracking and variations.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a strong project controls culture.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Scheduling

Project Performance Reporting

Stakeholder Communication

Team Mentorship

Proactive Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

At WSP, we don’t just deliver projects – we help shape communities, infrastructure and futures. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re now looking for an experienced Project Controller to join our Enterprise Project Controls team, supporting major infrastructure projects across Australia.

The opportunity

This role sits right at the centre of delivery. You’ll partner closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial Managers to ensure projects are set up for success – from cost and schedule control through to earned value, forecasting and performance reporting.
If you enjoy bringing clarity to complexity, working across multidisciplinary teams and having real influence on project outcomes, this one’s for you.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and forecasts
• Establish and manage project control systems (finance, scheduling, EVM, quality and document control)
• Monitor and report on project performance, including cost, schedule and progress against baselines
• Undertake variance analysis and support corrective actions where required
• Apply Earned Value Management in line with Australian Standards
• Support contract administration, including scope tracking and variations
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a strong project controls culture

What you’ll bring

We are looking for someone who brings:

• 10+ years’ experience as a Project Controller, ideally within infrastructure or major projects
• Strong capability across cost control, scheduling, forecasting and project performance reporting
• Experience with fee estimates, tenders, contracts, claims and variations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and exposure to Power BI
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the confidence to work with minimal supervision
• A collaborative, team-first approach and strong commitment to safety
• Australian work rights or a pathway to obtain a suitable visa
• A bachelor’s degree and exposure to major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?