Requisition ID: 100100
Job Category: Project Controls
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
We are seeking a Project Controls Lead to lead the delivery of project controls across major multi-discipline study phase projects within a professional services engineering environment. This role is accountable for planning, cost management, change control, progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting. You will lead the reporting function and coordinate closely with clients, JV partners, and contractors to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely project controls outputs. This position requires demonstrated experience leading project controls teams and managing reporting requirements across complex projects in the mining and metals sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead delivery of the full Project Controls function, including planning, cost, change, progress, trending, forecasting, and reporting
- Manage project reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
- Liaise with client, JV partner, vendor, and contractor Project Controls representatives
- Maintain and control project baselines to support performance reporting
- Oversee baseline change management, including trend identification and reporting
- Measure project progress, including earned value and key performance indicators
- Lead reporting on schedule, progress, and cost in line with agreed reporting cycles
- Coordinate EPCM resource planning with JV partners and maintain current plans
- Facilitate and lead weekly EPCM performance reviews
About You
You hold a degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Commerce, and bring 10+ years’ experience in project controls on high-value, multi-discipline study phase projects within the mining and metals sector, including at least 5 years leading project controls teams. You have detailed knowledge of estimating, cost control, planning, and quantity surveying, along with demonstrated experience in project reporting, change management, and performance measurement. You bring strong commercial acumen, project management capability, and experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including clients and JV partners. You have proven ability in facilitation, negotiation, and report writing, and are able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality of deliverables. A strong focus on safety is essential.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flat and connected organisation
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.