Project Controls Lead

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team is growing, and we are currently recruiting for a Project Controls Lead to join our team in our Brisbane office on a 6–12 month fixed-term contract, for an immediate start.

About the role

As the Project Controls Lead, you will play a critical role on a major EPCM project, leading and guiding a small team of project controls professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring robust planning, cost control, reporting, and performance management across the project lifecycle.

Lead, mentor and manage a team of 3–4 project controls professionals, including cost controllers and a scheduler

Develop, maintain, and oversee integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project

Ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and project deliverables across the EPCM framework

Monitor project progress against baseline plans and identify key variances and risks

Oversee project cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Provide accurate and timely reporting on schedule, cost, and performance to stakeholders

Support and lead change management processes, including impact assessment and documentation

Drive consistency and best practice across project controls systems and processes

Establish and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor project performance and health

Collaborate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and client representatives

Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and overall project governance

Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards

About you

8–10 years’ experience in project controls within mining, construction, or infrastructure projects, preferably within an EPC or EPCM environment

Proven experience in a lead or senior project controls role, with team leadership responsibilities

Strong background in planning/scheduling and cost control (experience in both highly regarded)

Proficiency in project controls tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost management systems

Demonstrated ability to integrate schedule and cost data for reporting and forecasting

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

High attention to detail and strong organisational capability

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and reporting tools

Experience with document management systems such as Aconex or SDx is advantageous

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative project environment

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.

Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.

Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.

Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.