Project Controller

Turnkey; Nelson; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnkey Engineering in NSW seeks a Project Controller to lead planning, budgeting and financial oversight across multidisciplinary projects. The role involves close collaboration with project managers, finance teams and stakeholders to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

You will develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models; monitor performance; prepare regular reports; and ensure compliance. A PMP or equivalent certification is a plus, and onsite work in NSW is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and analyzing project finances.
• Experience in project planning, monitoring and control.
• Experience preparing financial and project performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Monitor project financial performance and report to project managers and leadership.
• Analyse variances between budgeted and actual costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Identify and communicate risks and issues that may impact timelines and budgets.
• Prepare regular financial and project performance reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct data-driven insights to support decision-making and improvements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and collaborate with compliance teams.

Skills

Project financial management

Project planning

Progress monitoring

Financial reporting

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

AI Job Summary

• Experience managing and analyzing project finances.
• Experience in project planning, monitoring, and control.
• Experience preparing financial and project performance reports.

Role Type

On-site

• Permanent
• Full-time
• Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$130,000 AUD – $180,000 AUD (Annum)

About Us

Turnkey Engineering is a growing and reputable multi-disciplined industrial engineering company with over 30 years’ experience in a vast array of industries and areas with a large client base. We have a focus on Service, Maintenance, Projects and Minor Works and our expertise includes mechanical, electrical and automation engineering spanning across design, plant construction, maintenance and relocation.

Position Overview

The Project Controller will play a crucial role in the planning, monitoring, and controlling of projects within our organisation. This position requires a detail-oriented and analytical individual with strong financial acumen and project management skills. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project managers, finance teams, and various stakeholders to ensure projects are executed efficiently and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management:
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Monitor project financial performance and provide regular reports to project managers and leadership.
• Analyse variances between budgeted and actual costs, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Project Planning and Coordination:
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Identify and communicate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines and budgets.
• Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare regular financial and project performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough analysis of project data to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Support project managers in decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Compliance and Documentation:
• Ensure projects adhere to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and approvals.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risks associated with project activities.

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is a plus.
• Familiarity in the Structural and Mechanical Piping Industry is preferred.

Company Overview

Turnkey Engineering is a growing, multi-disciplined engineering company based in Ingleburn. For the past 30 years we have completed projects and service works on behalf of our clients throughout NSW and further afield.

Turnkey is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in fostering diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.