Project Controls Engineer

Ertech; Town of Perth (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual flu vaccinations

Novated leasing options

Service recognition and milestone奖励

Employee Referral Program incentives

Job summary

Ertech is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer to join our Resources team at the Wangara office. You will oversee cost control, revenue forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting, partnering with project teams to drive strong commercial outcomes through effective cost management and contract compliance.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will prepare cost reports, monitor performance, process claims and variations, and maintain robust commercial records across multiple

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification required in Business, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–7 years’ industry experience in construction or similar.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contract management, cost control and estimating fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, margins and cost variances; identify risks and savings opportunities.
• Prepare, submit and track progress claims, variation claims and contractual entitlements.
• Assess and manage project variations, extensions of time and commercial claims.
• Review and process subcontractor and supplier claims, invoices and payment recommendations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, forecasts, commitments and GRN reconciliations.
• Ensure contract compliance and provide stakeholders with timely commercial and financial updates.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Variations administration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT US

Ertech is a proudly employee-owned Australian civil and electrical construction company, delivering high-quality services across the Transport, Infrastructure, Resources, and Defence sectors. We partner with clients in both the public and private sectors, including state and federal governments. Since our humble beginnings in 1981, we’ve built a strong reputation for the quality of our work and the long-term relationships we foster — all driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, and authenticity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer to join our Resources team, based at our Wangara office.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you’ll play a key role in the commercial and financial management of our projects, overseeing cost control, revenue, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting. Working closely with project teams, you’ll support strong commercial outcomes through effective cost management, claims and variations administration, financial analysis and contract compliance.

Other key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, margins and cost variances, identifying risks and savings opportunities.
• Prepare, submit and track progress claims, variation claims and contractual entitlements.
• Assess and manage project variations, extensions of time and commercial claims.
• Review and process subcontractor and supplier claims, invoices and payment recommendations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, forecasts, commitments and GRN reconciliations.
• Ensure contract compliance and provide stakeholders with timely commercial and financial updates.

To be successful, you will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years’ relevant industry experience, ideally across a range of construction projects, including roads, concrete works, remediation or buildings.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contract management, construction cost control and estimating fundamentals.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance.

WHY JOIN ERTECH?

At Ertech, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Supportive, team-oriented culture where collaboration and respect are valued

• Play a key role in shaping the growth and success of our projects

• Career development and progression opportunities, annual performance development plans.

• Access to great benefits, including:

• Discounted Private Health Insurance (HBF & Medibank)

• Annual flu vaccinations

• Novated leasing options through Paywise

• Service recognition and milestone rewards

• Employee Referral Program incentives

OUR CULTURE

At Ertech, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. Ertech will provide you with the chance to be a part of great team, meet new people and gain experience with an industry leader who puts safety first.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all people and actively encourage applications from First Nations peoples, all genders, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disability, LGBTQIA community members, and veterans of the Australian Defence Force.

Ertech is a proud Veteran Employment supporter. We recognise the valuable skills and leadership that veterans bring to our industry and welcome their applications at all levels of the business. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply and bring your strengths to our team.

*Please note: This role is being sourced through Ertech directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.*