Lead / Senior Project Controller

Job Description Wood is recruiting for a Lead / Senior Project Controller to join our Minerals & Metals business, focusing on scheduling, cost control, and progress management within a greenfield mining project. This is a 6‑month contract with possibility for extension, ideal for someone looking to progress into a leadership role, supporting a major client based in Brisbane. Key Responsibilities Set up and run required project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to allow successful management and reporting of the project schedule, progress and risks on projects and specific assignments. Review and maintain planning & cost control structures as developed and maintained in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Engineering Work Packages (EWP). A wide ranging and hands on role focusing on both project and service delivery and possibly resource management. The role will interface with several key stakeholders across the Project, Client, wider business and contractors. Primary focal point for the Project Manager, Client or Project Team for all matters relating to project controls. Responsible for ensuring that a professional Project Controls service is delivered by the team to all internal and external customers. Provides coaching and guidance to less experienced members of the project controls team (if applicable). Schedule Risk workshops – Lead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions both internally and with clients. Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of all cost, planning and risk deliverables prior to issue to internal or external customer. Participate and lead Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews. Play an active role in the mentoring and career development of Planning personnel. Qualifications You will be able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location. If you have a visa application in progress, you are also encouraged to apply. Excellent understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management. Advanced knowledge of Primavera and/or other scheduling software and related tools and techniques including Logic and CPM analysis, resource loading and levelling. Advanced knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling. Advanced understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities. Advanced ability to develop project schedules and plans. Advanced ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plans. Excellent understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what‑if scenarios. Advanced understanding of project management principles and techniques. Desirable Previous experience working in a similar client facing leadership role on a major long‑term Engineering Service Contract in greenfield Mining. Shortlisting Shortlisting will commence immediately. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Apply Today If you are a Lead / Senior Project Controller professional looking to take the lead on a major Engineering Service Contract – apply today #J-18808-Ljbffr