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Project Controls Manager


Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

  • Exciting opportunity to shape a major renewable energy infrastructure project

  • Lead the Project Controls function across development and delivery phases

  • CBD location

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to play a critical role in the successful delivery of a major Victorian electricity transmission project.

In this role you will be responsible for cost management forecasting schedule integration performance reporting progress measurement change control risk integration and governance reporting across the project lifecycle.

Working closely with finance commercial technical and delivery teams as well as external contractors advisors and financiers you will provide the systems insights and reporting required to support informed decision-making and ensure effective oversight of project performance.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced project controls professional to influence the delivery of nationally significant renewable energy infrastructure within a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of controls framework governance processes and reporting systems.

  • Establish integrated controls processes covering cost management scheduling forecasting risk management change control and performance reporting.

  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of project cost and schedule baselines.

  • Manage project expenditure forecasting cash flow analysis and contingency tracking activities.

  • Develop and maintain executive dashboards performance reporting and project controls documentation.

  • Monitor project performance and provide timely analysis of cost schedule risk and delivery trends.

  • Coordinate change control processes assess project impacts and support governance approvals.

  • Lead integrated project controls reporting during design construction and commissioning phases.

  • Support contractor performance monitoring earned value analysis and forecast completion reporting.

  • Ensure alignment between schedule progress commercial performance and project delivery outcomes.

  • Lead continuous improvement of project controls systems reporting capability and project assurance processes.

Required Skills and Competencies

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

  • Demonstrated experience in project controls project management or commercial management roles within major infrastructure energy utilities or construction projects.

  • Strong knowledge of cost control forecasting scheduling integration earned value management change control and performance reporting.

  • Experience developing and managing integrated project controls systems and reporting frameworks.

  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project information and provide meaningful insights.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across multidisciplinary delivery environments.

  • Excellent communication and reporting capability including preparation of executive-level reporting and dashboards.

  • Experience leading teams and driving accountability performance and continuous improvement.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer& 2025 certification in Australia which certifies the companys commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002 ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3000 people in its renewable energy infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

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ACCIONA has successfully delivered major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2000. Its leadership and experience span the entire value chain, from research and development to construction, operation and maintenance of projects.

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