Project Controls Manager Jobs Brisbane – Infrastructure 2026

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead controls across major infrastructure projects in Brisbane and South East Queensland. You will drive forecasting, scheduling, cost control and governance to deliver successful project outcomes.

The role requires strong expertise in planning, reporting and commercial interfaces, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project controls, planning, cost management or project performance roles within infrastructure or construction.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost forecasting, progress measurement and performance reporting.
• Experience establishing and managing project controls processes across complex projects or multiple project portfolios.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel or comparable systems.
• Sound knowledge of earned value management, schedule analysis, project risk and change control.
• Experience working alongside project delivery, engineering, finance and commercial teams.
• The ability to analyse complex project information and communicate clear, meaningful insights to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence operating in demanding project environments.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting major transport, utilities, civil infrastructure or other capital-intensive projects will be highly regarded.
• Importantly, you will understand that effective project controls is not simply about producing reports. It is about providing the information, discipline and forward visibility that enables projects to be delivered successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project controls frameworks across infrastructure and major construction projects.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Establish and maintain integrated project programmes, baselines, milestones and progress measurement systems.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, earned value, cash flow and forecast costs to complete.
• Work closely with project managers and commercial teams to identify cost, schedule and delivery risks.
• Develop and maintain accurate project dashboards, management reports and performance indicators.
• Provide project controls input into tendering, project mobilisation and delivery planning.
• Undertake schedule analysis, programme reviews and assessment of project delays and impacts.
• Support change management processes, including variations, programme adjustments and commercial impacts.
• Ensure consistency in project reporting, forecasting methodologies and governance requirements.
• Identify emerging performance issues and provide practical recommendations to project leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in systems, reporting capability and project controls practices.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost forecasting

Progress measurement

Performance reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Project Controls Manager Jobs Brisbane – Infrastructure 2026

Brisbane QLD, Australia

Job Type

Permanent

Workspace

On Site

Project Controls Manager – Infrastructure Projects | Brisbane, QLD | 2026

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job Type: Permanent

Role Overview

An established infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to strengthen project performance, planning and reporting across its infrastructure delivery operations in Brisbane and South East Queensland.

This is an opportunity for a commercially aware project controls professional who understands the importance of accurate forecasting, programme management, cost control and effective project governance. Working closely with project directors, project managers and commercial teams, you will provide the visibility, analysis and reporting required to support informed decisions and successful project outcomes.

The role will suit someone who can move comfortably between detailed project analysis and strategic discussions with senior leadership, bringing structure, clarity and practical solutions to complex delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop project controls frameworks across infrastructure and major construction projects.

Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting and performance reporting.

Establish and maintain integrated project programmes, baselines, milestones and progress measurement systems.

Monitor project budgets, expenditure, earned value, cash flow and forecast costs to complete.

Work closely with project managers and commercial teams to identify cost, schedule and delivery risks.

Develop and maintain accurate project dashboards, management reports and performance indicators.

Provide project controls input into tendering, project mobilisation and delivery planning.

Undertake schedule analysis, programme reviews and assessment of project delays and impacts.

Support change management processes, including variations, programme adjustments and commercial impacts.

Ensure consistency in project reporting, forecasting methodologies and governance requirements.

Identify emerging performance issues and provide practical recommendations to project leadership.

Contribute to continuous improvement in systems, reporting capability and project controls practices.

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced Project Controls Managers, Project Controls Leads and senior project controls professionals who have worked within complex infrastructure, civil construction, engineering or major capital project environments.

Ideally, you will bring:

Demonstrated experience in project controls, planning, cost management or project performance roles within infrastructure or construction.

Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost forecasting, progress measurement and performance reporting.

Experience establishing and managing project controls processes across complex projects or multiple project portfolios.

Proficiency with relevant project planning and reporting tools, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel or comparable systems.

Sound knowledge of earned value management, schedule analysis, project risk and change control.

Experience working alongside project delivery, engineering, finance and commercial teams.

The ability to analyse complex project information and communicate clear, meaningful insights to senior stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and confidence operating in demanding project environments.

Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance or a related discipline.

Experience supporting major transport, utilities, civil infrastructure or other capital-intensive projects will be highly regarded.

Importantly, you will understand that effective project controls is not simply about producing reports. It is about providing the information, discipline and forward visibility that enables projects to be delivered successfully.

Why Apply

Meaningful project exposure: Contribute to infrastructure and construction projects where effective controls directly influence delivery outcomes.

Leadership influence: Work closely with project and commercial leadership to improve forecasting, decision-making and performance.

Ownership and accountability: Take responsibility for developing practical project controls processes and reporting frameworks.

Professional challenge: Apply your expertise across complex scheduling, cost management, risk and project performance requirements.

Career development: Build broader capability across project governance, portfolio reporting and delivery leadership.

Brisbane-based opportunity: Continue developing your career within Queensland's infrastructure and major projects sector.

About Aequalis Consulting

Aequalis Consulting is an Australian specialist recruitment consultancy partnering with organisations and experienced professionals across infrastructure, engineering, energy, finance and project-based industries. With recruitment coverage across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and nationally, we focus on connecting skilled professionals with organisations where their technical expertise, commercial judgement and delivery capability can make a meaningful contribution.