Project Controls Lead

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

20 weeks paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking a Project Controls Lead to drive a high‑impact portfolio of complex delivery projects. You will own cost, scheduling, change, risk, earned value and performance reporting, working with project leaders, delivery partners and contractors to translate data into actionable insights.

You will establish robust baselines, baselines and forecasts, oversee funding alignment and provide independent assurance to enable timely decisions and corrective action across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent extensive experience.
• Extensive project controls experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, or utilities.
• Strong competency across scheduling, cost control, forecasting, change control, risk and earned value.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead the project controls discipline across cost, schedule, risk and performance reporting.
• Establish baselines, WBS, CBS, and oversee forecasting and variance analysis.
• Provide independent assurance, early warnings and actionable insights for decisions.
• Oversee contractor programme reviews, MSPs, schedule/cost risk analysis and change control.
• Influence senior stakeholders and mentor project controls capability.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Change control

Risk management

Earned value

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PMBOK

AACE

P3O

P3M3

PRINCE2

Job description

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

About Transgrid

At Transgrid, we play a central role in supporting a safe, reliable and evolving energy system. Our people work across complex infrastructure and delivery environments, bringing together technical expertise, commercial discipline and strong partnerships to deliver outcomes that matter for customers and communities.

The opportunity

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead project controls across a portfolio of complex delivery projects. As Project Controls Lead, you will be the central point of accountability for cost, change, risk, planning, scheduling, earned value assessment and performance reporting. Working closely with project leaders, stream leads, delivery partners and contractors, you will turn project data into clear insights, early warnings and practical actions that improve predictability and performance.

What you'll do

• You will create the controls discipline and visibility needed to keep complex projects aligned, predictable and focused on successful delivery.
• Lead integrated project controls across cost, schedule, change, risk, contingency, earned value and performance reporting.
• Establish robust project baselines, Work Breakdown Structures and Cost Breakdown Structures, and oversee forecasting, variance analysis and funding alignment.
• Provide independent assurance, early warnings and evidence-based insights that support timely decisions and corrective action.
• Oversee contractor programme reviews, integrated master schedules, schedule and cost risk analysis, and change-control alignment.
• Influence senior stakeholders and delivery partners, strengthen controls discipline and mentor project controls capability across the portfolio.

What you'll bring

You are an experienced project controls leader who combines technical depth, commercial judgement and credible stakeholder influence.

• Degree-level qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent substantial industry experience.
• Extensive project controls experience in engineering and construction, ideally across infrastructure, energy, power transmission or utilities.
• Deep capability across scheduling, cost control, forecasting, change control, risk, earned value assessment and establishment of cost and schedule baselines from first principles.
• Strong commercial acumen and the confidence to challenge assumptions, influence decisions and manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Sound knowledge of recognised project controls and project management methodologies or standards, such as PMBOK, AACE, P3O, P3M3 or PRINCE2.

You will have the visibility and influence to shape how major projects are controlled, challenged and improved. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, giving you the opportunity to build consistent controls practices, develop others and help delivery teams make better decisions with greater confidence.

Our Leadership principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles—Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection—form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what's right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

Our Values

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Bring your best. We'll support the rest.

• Enjoy flexible working, 20 weeks' paid parental leave, novated leasing and a wide range of corporate discounts designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career.

We are committed to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will provide adjustments to help you participate fully in our recruitment process.

Applications close on December 3, 2026. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.