Senior Project Controls Leader: Tunneling & Budget

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible project assignments

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Australia to oversee controls, scheduling and budgeting for large tunnelling projects. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk mitigation and leadership of a control team to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will coordinate with stakeholders, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and provide regular performance updates to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles and spoil management.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust project controls strategy.
• Oversee collection, analysis and reporting of data, including schedules and budgets.
• Efficiently allocate personnel, equipment and materials to meet goals.
• Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities and keep within budget.
• Identify risks related to spoil management and project execution and mitigate.
• Ensure spoil management meets quality and safety standards.
• Establish open communication with project teams, subcontractors and authorities.
• Provide regular project controls reports and financial updates to senior management.
• Ensure work complies with quality standards and specifications.
• Manage project documentation and drawings; mentor control teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership & team management

Communication skills

Risk identification & mitigation

Time management

Cost control & budgeting

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

Project controls software

Scheduling tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

WeBuild is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Australia to oversee controls, scheduling and budgeting for large tunnelling projects. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk mitigation and leadership of a control team to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will coordinate with stakeholders, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and provide regular performance updates to senior management.