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Project Controls Manager | Defence & Infrastructure

Adelaide, Australia & New Zealand, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Oversee and manage all project services functions including cost control, scheduling, risk management, and project reporting to support successful delivery of major projects and programs.

Role type

Senior IC Project Controls Manager

Builds

Strategic, operational, and technical diagnosis of client needs; efficient project delivery for major programs

Domain

Defence & Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Project controls management, cost management, scheduling, risk assessment, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, resource allocation, process improvement, team leadership, analytical problem-solving, project management software proficiency

Preferred skills

PMP or CCP certification, experience with large complex projects

Technologies

Primavera, MS Project

Responsibilities

Manage project cost management including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; Lead project scheduling activities ensuring timelines and milestones are met; Conduct risk assessments and implement risk management strategies; Prepare and present regular project performance reports to senior management; Mentor and lead a team of project services professionals; Collaborate with project managers, finance, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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