Project Controls Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 14:7

Brisbane-based project

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking a Project Controls Engineer for a major energy project in the Surat Basin. The FIFO 14:7 roster operates from Brisbane, offering hands-on involvement in critical delivery and clear career impact.

The role reports to the Construction Manager and focuses on timely, accurate performance tracking, dashboards, and data-driven insights to drive project outcomes. A tertiary degree and 4+ years in project controls are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in project controls within a construction, energy or infrastructure setting.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and advanced Excel.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Synchro; ability to automate or optimise reporting.

Responsibilities

• Track, monitor and report against key project KPIs.
• Build and maintain detailed schedules in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Develop and interpret visual dashboards in Power BI.
• Analyse performance metrics (CPI, SPI, PF) to forecast trends and propose solutions.
• Produce high-quality daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings across commercial, programme and planning.
• Identify scope impacts and delay risks; manage reporting and communication.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Synchro

Job description

Shape smarter project outcomes in the energy sector

We're seeking a sharp and solutions-focused Project Controls Engineerto join a high-performing infrastructure team on a major energy project in the Surat Basin. This is a FIFO opportunity operating on a 14:7 roster, offering hands-on involvement in critical delivery and genuine scope to make your mark.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, this role is responsible for the timely and accurate tracking of performance metrics, progress reporting, and providing key insights that drive project outcomes. If you're someone who thrives on clarity, data-driven decision-making, and building smart systems that make complex things simple - this could be your next big move.

What you'll be doing:

• Tracking, monitoring and reporting against key project KPIs
• Building and maintaining detailed schedules in Primavera and MS Project
• Developing and interpreting visual dashboards in Power BI
• Analysing performance metrics (CPI, SPI, PF) to forecast trends and recommend solutions
• Producing high-quality daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Participating in internal and external stakeholder meetings, including commercial, programme, and construction planning
• Identifying scope impacts and delay risks early and proactively managing reporting and communication
• Building streamlined reporting systems, documents, and databases to support current and future project phases

What we're looking for:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 4+ years' experience in project controls within a construction, energy or infrastructure setting
• Strong skills in Primavera P6, MS Project and advanced Excel
• Proficiency in Power BI, Synchro, and an ability to automate or optimise reporting
• Confidence interfacing with stakeholders at all levels - from engineers to execs
• A process-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and commercial awareness

What's on offer:

• FIFO 14:7 roster from Brisbane
• Opportunities to grow into senior project controls or broader commercial roles
• Supportive leadership that values innovation, accountability, and practical solutions

If you're ready to bring clarity, confidence, and control to a complex, high-value project - we'd love to hear from you.