Senior Project Controls Specialist

Everything is an adventure for the curious mind. At Aurecon, we turn curiosity into real-world outcomes. Join us and use your expertise to foster innovation, navigate complexity with care, and co-create projects that deliver meaningful, lasting change.

Your role

As a Senior Projects Controls Specialist you'll guide purposeful work that supports the future of the Project Services Hub business. Collaborating with a diverse, multidisciplinary team, you’ll explore integrated solutions, offer thoughtful perspectives, and partner with clients to help them build a more sustainable world.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Project Controls Specialist in our Project Services Hub (PSH) you will be an integral part of our Queensland PSH team, providing project support to the wider business and working across all disciplines within Aurecon.

This role is based in Brisbane, and you will work as part of the wider team to estimate, analyse, and manage costs for various projects. You will ensure that corporate cost control, estimating, and planning/scheduling standards are implemented and that all project-related activities comply across all business units. This role will see you working closely with the Major Project Representative, Project Controls team and Project Managers to assist them in managing our projects to the cost and scheduling requirements.

We know that the work we do is vital in assisting our world's economic development and it's the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things that you will do to bring ideas to life:

• Provide project controls services to the project teams; including planning, cost control, earned value analysis, forecasting, report production, and change management
• Prepare and analyse reports that outline the program/project's financial position in the areas of funding and costs
• Coordinate with project teams in establishing resource loading of schedules for staffing forecasting and reporting of earned value
• Establish project work breakdown structure (WBS) and effort budgets within a total cost management system, along with maintaining the system
• Create, maintain, and review project schedules in Primavera P6, Contruent and Microsoft Project
• Utilise and be proficient in PowerBI for integration of Project Controls Data

We know today's complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What you’ll bring

You blend technical knowledge with empathy and big-picture thinking. You're someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds meaningful connections, and is motivated by purposeful work. You’ll also have: 10 + years' experience within the engineering industry; either as a contractor, client or consultant, and bring an analytical mindset as well as the ability to innovate and solve problems. Holding a tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Project Management or Engineering will be of great benefit to your application. You'll have broad knowledge of project-related software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Contruent and an enterprise cost management system, and it's expected that you'll come with prior experience in developing and executing project controls on large and complex projects along with a thorough practical understanding of diversified controls engineering systems, principles, and practices.

How we support your growth

At Aurecon, no two career journeys are the same. We’ll support yours with a collaborative culture, learning experiences, and the flexibility to design your own path. We embrace difference, nurture belonging, and ensure every voice feels valued.

What we offer

• Flexible work
• Extended parental leave and cultural leave flexibility
• Wellbeing programs for you and your loved ones
• Development pathways, mentoring, and personalised growth support

Who we are

At Aurecon, we’re curious adventurers. We view complexity as a space to listen, imagine, and grow. As ‘Aureconeers’, we’re practical dreamers who find inspiration in everyday moments. With over 7,000 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, we work together to create positive impact for generations to come.

Ready to join us?

If this opportunity feels aligned with your strengths and aspirations, we’d love to connect with you. Should you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].

Apply now and begin the next step in your fulfilling journey with us.