Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

We are seeing increased demand for experienced Project Controls professionals to support a number of major Defence and maritime delivery programs across Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

We are seeking senior-level professionals across a range of project controls disciplines, including planning, scheduling, cost control, risk and Earned Value Management (EVM).

These opportunities will support complex, large-scale programs, working alongside established project delivery teams to ensure effective cost, schedule and risk performance.

The Highlights

• Contract Length: 3-6 months, with strong potential to extend.
• Location: Hybrid - Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.
• Start: Immediate.
• Security Clearance: NV1 clearance required.
  
  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting and leading project controls activities across cost, schedule, risk and EVM.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules and performance baselines.
• Supporting reporting cycles through variance analysis, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Contributing to planning reviews and ensuring data accuracy.
• Engaging with key stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Ensuring compliance with internal standards and program requirements.
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in senior project controls, planning, scheduling, cost or risk roles.
• Experience supporting complex, large-scale programs, ideally within Defence, maritime or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles and methodologies.
• Experience with relevant systems such as Primavera P6, COBRA or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and mentor junior team members.
• Current NV1 security clearance.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your project controls expertise into Australia's critical Defence and maritime sector, supporting major delivery programs across multiple locations.

If you're an experienced Project Controls professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd welcome a conversation.

All applications should include your resume as a word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Ellen Hanratty on 03 9982 0303.

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