Project Controls Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
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 65,000 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
About the Opportunity
As Manager, Project Controls, you will lead all project controls activities across the Wyaralong project, working closely with the Project Leadership Team to provide strategic oversight of performance. You will own the integrated baseline programme, cost control, forecasting and risk management, leading a team of project controls professionals and driving governance across planning, scheduling, change and reporting. You will provide direct advice to the Project Director, identify risks and opportunities early, and ensure controls data underpins confident, timely decision-making across the project.
Key accountabilities for the position will be:
- Lead the project controls framework, systems and governance
- Own the integrated baseline programme and progress measurement
- Manage cost control, forecasting, cash flow and EAC reporting
- Lead risk, opportunity and change control processes
- Deliver performance reporting and analysis to project leadership
- Lead and develop the project controls team
- Integrate planning, procurement and construction interfaces
Required Skills and Competencies
What capability and experience will you need to have:
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field
- Significant experience in project controls leadership on complex infrastructure or EPC projects
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Excel and reporting platforms such as Power BI
- Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, risk and change control
- Experience within water or wastewater infrastructure highly desirable
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's 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 3,000 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.