Project Controls Lead

UGL’S Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets; power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and waste water treatment plans and water pipelines.
UGL Utilities team is currently looking for an experienced Project Controls Lead to join our Genex Kidson Project involving the design, construction and installation of a high voltage transmission line from Kidston to Mt Fox in Queensland, and a new 275kV switching station located at Mt Fox.
About the role
The Project Controls Lead is accountable for providing detailed Project Controls capability to UGL’s Project team, including scheduling/planning, delay analysis, cost reporting, forecasting, estimating support and detailed analysis to identify efficiencies and project delivery improvements.
You will contribute to the development of the Project control system tools providing subject matter expertise whilst responsible for overall Cost Engineering, Planning and Scheduling, and Risk Management on the project.
What will a day look like in this role

• Provide overall ownership of the Contracts Project Controls Management Plan ensuring it is periodically audited and reviewed in accordance with the Audit schedule
• Ensure all personnel are trained in the use of the approved systems and procedures and methodologies for planning, scheduling, estimating and cost tracking of Projects on the contract
• Document variations and provide analysis for commercial claims
• Manage the implementation of the approved Project Controls systems for use by UGL on the contract in accordance with the Project Controls Management Plan
• Establishment of the core systems on the project – leveraging the existing management systems developed and ensuring established procedures are being followed
• Participate in periodic project reviews as required providing the necessary reporting to demonstrate project performance

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
What would we expect you to bring to the team

• Knowledge of cost and Project Controls policies and processes are required
• Advanced knowledge in the use of Project Controls and schedule principals including Earned Value Analysis, Monte Carlo analysis etc
• Advanced knowledge in the use of Primavera P6
• Advanced knowledge in the use of MS Project
• Strong understanding of commercial obligations for projects
• Experience controlling project and contract expenditure inclusive of productivity, labour costs, equipment costs, material and consumable costs, Subcontractor and Supplier costs

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
• Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
• Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
• Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you
• A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety
• Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us
UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills