Project Controls (Cost/Schedule/Risk) - Expression of Interest (EOI) | Energy & Natural Resources

The Energy & Natural Resources team are undergoing a period of growth, due to increased client demand we are looking for experienced and aspiring cost and commercial managers to join our experienced and supportive team. We have opportunities for Project Controls professionals across Cost, Schedule and/or Risk in Sydney and surrounding areas.  Working across a range of prestigious energy projects, stemming from sectors including; Clean Energy, Transmission & Distribution, Conventional & Low Carbon Energy and Mining, we are confident you will diversify your project experience with us. Our clients are at the fore-front of industry leading change and we are keen to speak to like-minded individuals at various stages within their career to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you.  Role Purpose  The Project Controls Engineer/Manager will be responsible for leading Cost, Schedule and/or Risk Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects. To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to achieve strong cost performance and commercial outcomes.  Key Accountabilities  include : • Working in or managing a project controls teams on major projects and programmes, demonstrating collaboration and leadership.  • Planning & Scheduling - Undertaking the planning process for projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, allocate resources, and define timelines to ensure efficient project execution.  • Cost Control - Undertaking cost forecasting, cost reporting, variance analysis and project cost reviews with an ability to challenge cost submissions and provide evidence-based cost analysis. Administering and maintaining cost control systems to meet client requirements.  • Risk Management - Defining and delivering the risk scope including; carrying out expert analysis (e.g. QCRA, QSRA etc.) to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision making, develop and maintain project risk registers.   • Assurance and Audits – Undertaking independent reviews, ensuring that all project data is of a high quality, challenged and rationalised.  • Confident delivery of project status to stakeholders; where should we be, where are we, what is the impact. Making recommendations on recovery plans and mitigation strategies.  • Experience in at least one discipline of Project Controls; Planning, Performance and Reporting, Risk, Cost Control, Change, Governance and Strategy.  • Working knowledge of project controls systems such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, SAP, Ecosys, @Risk, Safran, Active Risk Manager (ARM), Power BI etc. with the ability to advise on best fit solutions based on specific client requirements.  • Knowledge of best practice project controls principles; understanding project and business objectives and drivers and translation of how a client specific life cycle or contract, commercial and procurement strategy may impact the Project Controls Execution strategy.  • Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects in the Energy and Natural Resources (Clean Energy, T&D, Renewables, Conventional & Low Carbon Energy) or Infrastructure sectors  • Ability to work across project controls disciplines including Cost, Schedule, Risk Management, Performance & Reporting, Change Control and multidisciplinary project teams.  • Skilled oral and written communication, resulting in strong relationship building and report writing.    Desirable experience / qualifications include:  • Line Management responsibilities (where appropriate), specifically the demonstration of role model behavi