Head of Project Controls

Keller Executive Search is partnering with a specialist Australian mining infrastructure development company to appoint a Head of Project Controls. Our client manages capital-intensive infrastructure projects supporting mineral processing operations, transport networks and associated resource developments.

The Head of Project Controls will establish project performance frameworks and oversee cost management, scheduling and reporting across the company's development portfolio. This position offers the opportunity to influence project governance and provide senior leadership with the information needed to manage complex infrastructure investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish project controls standards and reporting frameworks for major infrastructure developments.
• Oversee integrated project schedules, cost forecasts and progress reporting.
• Monitor project performance against approved budgets, milestones and delivery targets.
• Implement change management and project control procedures.
• Lead project cost estimation, contingency analysis and financial progress tracking.
• Identify schedule delays, cost exposure and emerging delivery risks.
• Coordinate project performance reporting for executive management and investment stakeholders.
• Manage project controls personnel and external project management consultants.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction and commercial teams to maintain accurate project data.
• Improve project controls systems, reporting accuracy and forecasting processes.

Additional Information

• Permanent, full-time senior management position.
• Sunshine Coast-based office.
• Travel to regional project locations may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of project controls experience in mining, infrastructure or major capital projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, cost controls and performance reporting.

• Strong knowledge of project control methodologies and project governance practices.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling systems.

• Experience overseeing cost forecasting and progress measurement for complex projects.

• Proven ability to establish consistent reporting standards across multiple workstreams.

• Strong leadership and analytical skills.

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

Preferred

• Experience with mineral processing or mining infrastructure projects.

• Familiarity with earned value management methodologies.

• Professional project management accreditation.

• Experience leading project controls teams through major capital project delivery.

Benefits

Salary: Competitive senior management remuneration.

Incentives: Project and performance-related bonus opportunities.

Annual Leave: In accordance with applicable Australian employment standards.

Development: Professional certification and leadership training.

Travel: Company-funded project travel.

Wellbeing: Employee assistance and wellness support.

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