Project Controls Lead

Description

Whether you’re leading on-site delivery or supporting strategic planning from head office, this is an opportunity to grow your career, enhance your expertise, and contribute to projects that make a real difference - all within an organisation that’s serious about supporting your success.

• Lead the full spectrum of project controls—cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting—to enable safe, timely, and commercially sound delivery of a major structural integrity project.
• Provide accurate, data-driven insights through robust cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, schedule reviews, and consolidated reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee end-to-end contract management, including preparation, negotiation, compliance, performance monitoring, and resolution of claims or disputes to protect company and client interests.
• Drive strong stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and client representatives while championing continuous improvement across project controls and contract administration processes.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and project risks, ensuring all activities meet governance, regulatory, and Rio Tinto safety requirements.

Requirements

Please note: Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered

Working on a 2:2 Roster, ex Perth, we have an opportunity for an experienced Project Controls Lead to join our team and play a key role in driving commercial delivery and project control excellence on a major structural integrity project in the iron ore sector.

• Ability to pass project-specific pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
• Membership or certification with AACE, PMI, or equivalent professional body (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contractors while showing resilience and adaptability.
• Proficiency in project controls tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, with advanced Excel and dashboard skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ project controls experience in the mining or resources sector, with proven expertise in cost, schedule, risk, reporting, contract administration, and leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management, with postgraduate qualifications in Project Management desirable.
• Previous experience working FIFO rosters in the iron ore industry and on large-scale maintenance or construction projects.

Benefits

This is a chance to be part of a global organisation that invests in its people and empowers you to make an impact that truly matters. You’ll work alongside a highly capable team, contributing to projects that shape industries, support communities, and create lasting value for our clients.

• Exclusive Benefits App: Access discounts on gyms, travel, wellbeing, and lifestyle partners to make life outside of work more rewarding.
• Financial Flexibility: Enjoy novated leasing options and corporate health insurance discounts that give you more choice and control.
• Real Support When It Matters: Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave, ensuring our people have the time, safety, and care they need during life’s most difficult moments.
• Recognition That Inspires: Reward and recognition programs celebrating the people who make a difference every day.
• Balance That Works: Inclusive and flexible work arrangements that recognise the importance of family, community, and life beyond work.
• Grow@Altrad: Structured career and leadership pathways designed to help you learn, lead, and succeed.
• Wellbeing Gateway App: 24/7 access to meditation tools, self-guided learning, mental health and financial coaching, and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance