Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager (or alternative roles) with expertise in planning, scheduling, cost control and change management to join our team in Brisbane.

Location: Brisbane, Australia.

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Working Hours: 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the project controls function across large and complex projects.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate project schedules, including critical path analysis, resource loading and resource levelling.
- Monitor project performance and provide meaningful analysis, reporting and insights to Project Management and senior stakeholders.
- Lead and support scope control and change management processes, ensuring changes are appropriately identified, assessed, tracked and communicated.
- Conduct root cause analysis and identify opportunities to improve project performance.
- Develop and maintain tracking systems to monitor subcontractor funding, work authorisations and expenditure.
- Maintain detailed change order tracking and ensure the Project Management team has clear visibility of change status.
- Review and analyse project data, including information generated through automated project systems, to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Support project budgeting and the management of incentive programmes.
- Develop strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
- Participate in client and subcontractor negotiations, providing project controls and commercial insight.
- Contribute to project staffing decisions and broader organisational planning.
- Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to project controls professionals.
- Support the identification and resolution of performance issues and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the development of commercial strategies and participate in commercial negotiations as required.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced project controls professional who can operate confidently within a complex, high-value project environment and bring a combination of technical expertise, commercial understanding and leadership.





Ideally you will bring:

- 10-15 years of experience in project controls, ideally within major infrastructure, construction, engineering or complex capital programmes.
- Demonstrated experience leading project controls across large or complex projects.
- Strong expertise across planning and scheduling, cost control, change management, scope control and project reporting.
- Advanced understanding of critical path analysis, resource loading and resource levelling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including experience conducting root cause analysis.
- Experience developing and implementing project controls procedures and systems.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience contributing to negotiations.
- The ability to interpret project data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, delivery partners and subcontractors.
- Strong leadership capability and the confidence to influence project teams and senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑profile program environment.

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
- Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
- Volunteer and representation leave.
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for those that suit you better.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.





Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected. If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. We are a Fortune 500 firm and our Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programmes to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being programme.

Why This Role Stands Out

Many certification roles focus on maintaining compliance. This role is about leading it.

Salary and Benefits

- Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
- Clear pathways for career growth and professional development.

Inclusion Statement

In accordance with Australian law, we comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, and we are an Equal Prospect Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing a workplace that respects diversity, inclusive practices and equal opportunities for all.

Other Potential Work Options

When applicable, the role may involve hybrid work, travel, volunteering and compliance with security clearance requirements.

We Thank You for Your Interest

Thank you for your interest in the role. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact.

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