Project Controls Manager

Who are we:

Enerven is one of Australia’s leading infrastructure constructors delivering design, construction, and maintenance of utilities, renewables and energy services. Working nationally across all our sectors, we focus on providing innovative solutions that support our client’s needs.  At Enerven we focus on engineering lead solutions to deliver the best outcome which has seen us be successful across the transmission utility, solar, wind & BESS markets.  We strive to be best of class in all our pursuits including how we manage, monitor, and assess our projects.

Enerven’s core values are being proactive, dependable and collaborative. We have a proven track record when it comes to quality, service delivery, safety and environmental sustainability. 

At Enerven, we’re focussed on connecting you with tomorrow

The Role:

The Project Controls Manager will oversee a team responsible for cost control, planning and risk management within the infrastructure space. This role will develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules and risk management plans, with a strong emphasis on financial and schedule performance. You will interact closely with various departments, influencing decision-making to ensure project success.

Key objectives include:

• Driving standard cost control procedures.
• Maintaining project cost reporting and conducting analysis to provide insights and recommendations.
• Advanced skills in project management, communication, negotiation, commercial/contractual management, risk management, leadership and planning/scheduling.

The Person

The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong background in Project Controls management, including cost control, planning and risk management. They will data driven and possess advanced skills in earned value management, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement, alongside strong leadership capabilities to drive collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Key competencies:

• Ability to effectively manage large-scale renewable energy projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, ability to speak to stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Proven ability to negotiate favourable terms and agreements with suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual principles, with the ability to interpret and negotiate complex contracts and manage variations.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, including cost forecasting, budget management and variance analysis.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Formal qualification in Engineering, Construction, Commerce or related tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Energy, including experience gained from working within Infrastructure. 
• Relevant management experience in Project Controls – planning, cost budgeting and forecasting.
• Current drivers licence.
• The ability to do some out of hours work.
• The ability to travel inter and intra state on occasion.

Help us share in a brighter future with Enerven in a key role with a great supportive team, vibrant culture with genuine career development opportunities available.  In addition to working with a fun and dynamic team, up to 20% incentive payment, 11% superannuation, flexibility with working hours, up to $900 annual electricity bill reimbursements and automatic income protection coverage are only some of the added benefits we can offer. Enerven is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  

We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter to apply for this position. For any queries regarding this role, we welcome you to contact ***************@enerven.com.au or **************@enerven.com.au