Project Controls Manager | Defence & Infrastructure
Full-time
Department: Defence
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, defence, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives.
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest.
Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
We are seeking an experienced
Project Controls Manager/Lead
to lead and oversee project controls functions across major
Defence
projects and programmes.
This role will play a critical part in delivering complex, high-value outcomes by driving excellence in cost management, planning and scheduling, risk management, reporting and governance.
Working closely with Defence clients and key stakeholders, you will provide strategic project controls leadership to support successful project delivery from initiation through to completion.




Key responsibilities include:
Lead and continuously improve project controls functions, including cost control, planning, scheduling, risk management, reporting and project governance.
Partner with clients and senior stakeholders to identify business needs and develop strategies that enhance project and programme delivery outcomes.
Oversee project financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis and resource management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project teams to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment.
Lead, mentor and develop high-performing project services teams while supporting business growth through proposals, submissions, financial reporting and business planning activities.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Willingness to be located in Adelaide, South Australia.
Minimum 5-10 years' experience in project controls, project management or project services roles, including demonstrated success on large, complex infrastructure, construction, defence or capital projects.
Strong expertise in cost control, scheduling,



risk management, project reporting and governance frameworks, with proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, interpret complex data and deliver high-quality reports with strong attention to detail.
Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all organisational levels and work collaboratively within quick-paced environments.
Professional certification such as PMP, CCP or equivalent is highly regarded.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including strong report writing and presentation capabilities.
Must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain an AGSVA BaselineSecurity Clearance, or a British Citizen holding a current UKSV clearance.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission.
We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life.
To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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📌 Project Controls Manager | Defence & Infrastructure (Adelaide)
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