Project Controls Lead

Sedgman Prudentia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Prudentia seeks a Project Controls Lead in Adelaide to drive cost control, scheduling, forecasting and reporting across multidisciplinary minerals processing projects. You will lead ERP/PSA system usage, develop robust plans, and support design and delivery teams throughout conception to commissioning.

The role requires a strong background in project controls, including earned value, invoicing and change management, with excellent communication skills and leadership capabilities to guide

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in project services within a consulting or project delivery environment.
• 5 years’ experience in a minerals processing engineering consulting environment.
• Experience using project management, cost control, scheduling, forecasting and accounting systems, including Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of cost control, scheduling, earned value reporting, forecasting, invoicing and change management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to manage project controls through changing priorities, demands and timelines.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem solving in project delivery.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project controls functions across assigned projects, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting and reporting, to a high standard.
• Develop and review project plans, schedules, progress reports and project controls documentation.
• Coordinate design activities and advise on corrective action with Project Leads.
• Ensure internal project controls processes are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls systems and support improvements.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery, Engineering, IT, HR and Finance teams.
• Ensure documentation and training are available for ERP and PSA systems.
• Lead effective meetings and represent the company in project controls communications.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling

Forecasting

Reporting

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Project controls

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Established in 2014, Sedgman Prudentia delivers multidisciplinary engineering services across all phases of the project lifecycle, from research and development, piloting, option selection and optimisation studies through to feasibility studies, front-end engineering, detailed design, project implementation, operational readiness and commissioning support.

Sedgman Prudentia delivers practical, fit-for-purpose solutions across the Energy, Chemicals and Mineral Processing industries, leveraging Sedgman’s broader capability and capacity to enhance our service offering to clients.

With offices in Adelaide and Brisbane, join a team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence in engineering and design solutions.

The Opportunity

Due to sustained growth, we are seeking a Project Controls Lead to join our Minerals Processing Brownfields team in our Adelaide office.

This opportunity would suit a self-motivated, results-driven project controls professional who is passionate about leading the delivery of project controls functions across multidisciplinary projects.

You will be accountable for providing effective project controls support from conceptual design through to detailed design, execution and commissioning. The role will oversee cost control, scheduling, forecasting and reporting, helping projects achieve their quality, safety, design integrity, cost and schedule objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver project controls functions across assigned projects, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting and reporting, to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Develop and review project plans, schedules, progress reports and associated project controls documentation.
• Proactively support Project Leads, including coordinating design activities and advising where corrective action is required.
• Ensure internal project controls processes are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls systems and support the implementation of improvements.
• Collaborate effectively with Project Delivery and Engineering teams, as well as functional teams including IT, Human Resources and Finance.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and training are available for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems across the business.
• Lead effective meetings and represent the company in communications relating to project controls.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project services within a consulting and/or project delivery environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a minerals processing engineering consulting environment, with exposure to portfolio management and medium-sized projects.
• Demonstrated experience using project management, cost control, scheduling, forecasting, resourcing and accounting systems, including Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of cost control, scheduling, earned value reporting, forecasting, invoicing and change management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to manage project controls through periods of changing priorities, demands and timelines.
• Strong understanding of the commercial environment and its implications for successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage conflicts or challenges affecting project delivery.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation, persuasion and conflict resolution.

Why join?

• Career Growth, Development and Reward: Work within multidisciplinary teams to broaden your experience and capabilities, supported by a competitive remuneration package.
• Work-Life Balance and Supportive Environment: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access Sonder, our 24/7 safety and wellbeing app, providing mental health support and a range of work/life services for you and your loved ones.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and creating a welcoming workplace for all.