Project Controls Lead | Minerals & Metals -Brisbane

Project Controls Lead | Minerals & Metals -Brisbane

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future.  Being part of Team Wood, means you’re in a community unified by our vision, values and behaviours that support how we work together. So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on.
Our Vision:   Deliver Solutions that transform the world.
Our Values:   Care Courage Commitment
Supporting clients of all sizes, we share a passion for driving forward minerals and metals projects that are critical to our future and delivering them safely, cost-efficiently, and responsibly as we strive for net zero.
Wood Minerals & Metals team is currently delivering critical metals projects, including Copper, Nickel, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals. 
Newmont’s Lihir mine on Niolam Island, is 900km from Port Moresby and is one of the largest gold mines in Papua New Guinea – and the world.  It produced 670 Koz of gold in FY23 and employs about 5,100 people. 
As part of the new contract with Newmont, Wood will provide consulting and engineering services to enhance the safe and efficient processing of gold across various stages of the project lifecycle including the delivery of concept and feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction management services. 

Responsibilities

Based in Brisbane, Queensland reporting to Project Services Manager in WA, you will be part of our team supporting the capital works program for the Lihir gold mine in Papua New Guinea. Your focus supporting the set up and running of all required project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to allow successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risks on projects and specific assignments. In addition but not limited to;Act as the focal point with the client and any contractor Project Controllers as appropriate to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reporting Monitor overall project / assignment progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyse and forecast performance in relation to planAccountable for providing analysis of current and future resource needs for the project and programme to the Project ManagerLead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions both internally and with clients – Ensure Project Controls processes and procedures are accurate, that the project controls team are familiar with them and comply with their requirements Responsible for ensuring that projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time and budget specifications Reviews contractual obligations and ensures that cost control activities are performed in accordance with the contractual agreements and the Client’s requirementsAt Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

Qualifications

About YouThis opportunity is looking for an experienced Project Controls professionals who have developed their career within project controls of medium to large scale resource-based projects, experienced in multi project portfolio management, who is passionate on building long lasting collaborative working relations with our clients.Relative tertiary qualification or Project Management certification, delivered in a project controls function pathway. Understanding of resources-based projects, particular to engineering service delivery, experience in portfolio management of multiple packagesUnderstanding and exposure of brownfield project delivery.Ability to align Wood strategic purpose in balance of client/project requirements.Broad understanding of project controls function across engineering or construction projects, Ability to work in fast paced agile environment, overseeing multiple priorities. Good Interpersonal skills, with skills in creating a cohesive and collaborative partnership across key internal/external stakeholders. Full working rights in Australia. Please note, only applicants holding valid working rights in Australia will be considered. We are looking for Brisbane based candidates. If you plan on relocating, please include a Cover Letter.   It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.   Benefits on joining #TeamWoodWe are committed to creating an inspired culture with diversity and inclusion permeating every corner of our global organisation. Wood provides a comprehensive, flexible, competitive benefit program for our employees.Work in the heart of Perth CBD, Access to free 24/7 state of the art Gym & end of trip facilitiesWide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing and Flexible working arrangementsGlobal opportunities for career development, in addition to company supported education pathways for your career growth.Access to diverse and attractive projects working on our global industries most exciting developments, partnering closely with our clients on such developments.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.