Project Controls Lead

UGL Pty Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking a Project Controls Lead to manage planning, scheduling, cost control and risk across major infrastructure programs from Brisbane CBD. You will partner with project directors, delivery teams and clients to drive performance and accountability.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and extensive experience in project controls within infrastructure, engineering or construction environments. A supportive and inclusive culture awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project controls, planning or PM within infrastructure, engineering, construction or transport.
• Proven ability to lead planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management activities.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across all levels and leadership experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls, planning and scheduling across major infrastructure projects.
• Drive performance across time, cost, quality, risk, scope and resources.
• Prepare executive dashboards and project performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Mentor project controls professionals and foster continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with delivery teams and clients to optimise project outcomes.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Control & Reporting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

| | | | | --- | --- | | Project Controls Lead-269737 * **Help shape project outcomes across complex infrastructure programs** * **Inclusive culture that values different perspectives and experiences** * **Permanent fulltime opportunity | Brisbane CBD** **About UGL Transport** At UGL Transport, we don’t just build and maintain transport infrastructure — we help shape safer, more connected and more sustainable communities. Our people play a meaningful role in delivering essential services that make everyday life better, now and into the future. We work alongside leading global organisations, government bodies and public institutions, using innovative and sustainable technologies across the transport sector. Just as importantly, we foster a culture where people feel respected, supported and empowered to grow. **About Your Role** Reporting to the *Project Director*, you will be responsible for leading the project controls function across major infrastructure projects, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management and project reporting. Working closely with project leaders, delivery teams and clients, you'll provide the insights and governance needed to successfully deliver projects while fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing environment. * Lead project controls, planning and scheduling teams across complex infrastructure projects. * Drive project performance across time, cost, quality, risk, scope and resources. * Prepare executive dashboards, project reports and performance insights for senior stakeholders. * Conduct schedule reviews, forensic planning and delay analysis to support project delivery and contractual obligations. * Identify project risks and opportunities, implementing proactive mitigation strategies. * Partner with project and construction teams to improve project outcomes and productivity. * Support a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. * Mentor and develop project controls professionals, creating pathways for growth and success. **About You:** We are interested in hearing from candidates who bring: * Extensive experience in Project Controls, Planning or Project Management within infrastructure, engineering, construction or transport environments. * Strong expertise in scheduling, cost control, project reporting and risk management. * Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project. * Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels. * A leadership style that promotes inclusion, respect and high performance. * Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Construction Management or a related field. **Why Join Us?** At UGL Transport, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can belong and build a rewarding career. We offer: * Flexible and supportive work environment * Opportunities to work on nationally significant transport projects * Career development and leadership growth opportunities * Inclusive culture that values different perspectives and experiences * Competitive remuneration and employee benefits **Diversity Matters** At UGL Transport, we know diverse teams deliver better outcomes. We actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make a valuable contribution, we'd love to hear from you. **ID Ref: 269737** **#LI-AJ1** Discipline: Project Controls Lead Primary Location: Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs Work Type: Full-time | | |