Senior Portfolio Project Controls Lead - Mining & Resources

Tardis Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource organisation is seeking a Senior Project Controls Lead to manage multiple brownfields projects in Western Australia. This portfolio-level role emphasizes governance and execution readiness, requiring extensive experience in mining project controls. The ideal candidate will have strong Primavera P6 skills and a proven track record in owner-operator environments. The position offers the opportunity to significantly influence capital execution and is open to contract or permanent engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project controls within mining or heavy resources.
• Proven exposure to owner‑operator environments.
• Demonstrated experience in brownfields, live‑operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end planning and execution readiness across a portfolio of brownfields projects.
• Develop and maintain fully integrated schedules.
• Establish project controls standards and governance frameworks.
• Cost control, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support transition from study into execution.
• Provide senior-level insight on schedule risk.

Skills

Project controls within mining or heavy resources

Primavera P6

Strong commercial and governance mindset

Confidence engaging with senior leaders

Tools

Primavera P6

Enterprise scheduling tools

Job description

A leading resource organisation is seeking a Senior Project Controls Lead to manage multiple brownfields projects in Western Australia. This portfolio-level role emphasizes governance and execution readiness, requiring extensive experience in mining project controls. The ideal candidate will have strong Primavera P6 skills and a proven track record in owner-operator environments. The position offers the opportunity to significantly influence capital execution and is open to contract or permanent engagement.