Project Controls Lead

Key responsibilities

• Deliver project controls functions across assigned projects, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting and reporting, to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• Develop and review project plans, schedules, progress reports and associated project controls documentation.
• Proactively support Project Leads, including coordinating design activities and advising where corrective action is required.
• Ensure internal project controls processes are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve project controls systems and support the implementation of improvements.
• Collaborate effectively with Project Delivery and Engineering teams, as well as functional teams including IT, Human Resources and Finance.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and training are available for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems across the business.
• Lead effective meetings and represent the company in communications relating to project controls.
• Qualifications, skills and experience
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project services within a consulting and/or project delivery environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a minerals processing engineering consulting environment, with exposure to portfolio management and medium-sized projects.
• Demonstrated experience using project management, cost control, scheduling, forecasting, resourcing and accounting systems, including Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of cost control, scheduling, earned value reporting, forecasting, invoicing and change management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to manage project controls through periods of changing priorities, demands and timelines.
• Strong understanding of the commercial environment and its implications for successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and manage conflicts or challenges affecting project delivery.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation, persuasion and conflict resolution.
• Why join?
• Career Growth, Development and Reward: Work within multidisciplinary teams to broaden your experience and capabilities, supported by a competitive remuneration package.
• Work-Life Balance and Supportive Environment: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access Sonder, our 24/7 safety and wellbeing app, providing mental health support and a range of work/life services for you and your loved ones.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and creating a welcoming workplace for all.
• How to join our team
• If you’re ready to apply your project controls expertise within a multidisciplinary engineering environment and contribute to the continued growth of Sedgman Prudentia, we’d love to hear from you.
• To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by clicking “Apply Now”.