Project Controls Lead

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Work life balance

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco in Brisbane is seeking a Project Controls Lead to guide a small team on a major EPCM project, ensuring robust planning, cost control and performance reporting across the project lifecycle. You will mentor 3–4 specialists, develop schedules with Primavera P6 or MS Project, align schedule with cost, monitor variances, and drive best practices across the project controls framework.

A background in mining, construction or infrastructure and 8–10 years experience, with strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in project controls within mining, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Lead or senior project controls role with team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in planning/scheduling and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of 3–4 project controls professionals.
• Develop, maintain and oversee integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Ensure alignment between schedule, cost and project deliverables across the EPCM framework.
• Monitor progress against baseline plans and identify variances and risks.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide timely reporting on schedule, cost and performance to stakeholders.
• Support change management processes and governance.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning/scheduling

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Aconex

SDx

Cost management systems

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team is growing, and we are currently recruiting for a Project Controls Lead to join our team in our Brisbane office, for an immediate start.

About the role

As the Project Controls Lead, you will play a critical role on a major EPCM project, leading and guiding a small team of project controls professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring robust planning, cost control, reporting, and performance management across the project lifecycle.

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of 3–4 project controls professionals, including cost controllers and a scheduler
• Develop, maintain, and oversee integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and project deliverables across the EPCM framework
• Monitor project progress against baseline plans and identify key variances and risks
• Oversee project cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on schedule, cost, and performance to stakeholders
• Support and lead change management processes, including impact assessment and documentation
• Drive consistency and best practice across project controls systems and processes
• Establish and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor project performance and health
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and client representatives
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and overall project governance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards

About you

• 8–10 years’ experience in project controls within mining, construction, or infrastructure projects, preferably within an EPC or EPCM environment
• Proven experience in a lead or senior project controls role, with team leadership responsibilities
• Strong background in planning/scheduling and cost control (experience in both highly regarded)
• Proficiency in project controls tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost management systems
• Demonstrated ability to integrate schedule and cost data for reporting and forecasting
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and reporting tools
• Experience with document management systems such as Aconex or SDx is advantageous
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative project environment

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.