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Project Controls Lead

If you’re looking for a career with a company that has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, then look no further than Primero. We’re a team of skilled and determined problem solvers, who back our projects, and each other. We’re energised by our culture, anchored by our values, and driven to deliver for our clients. Join us if you take pride in having a ‘Can Do’ attitude.

About Us

Primero, a subsidiary of NRW Holdings, is a multi-national engineering, procurement, and construction business. Since we were founded in 2011, we’ve grown and diversified, delivering projects in over ten different countries, spanning five continents, from locations in Australia and North America. Our rapid growth is testament to our ability to deliver quality project outcomes, safely and on time. 

Working with us you’ll learn from some of the brightest and smartest minds in the business, while delivering important projects throughout Australia and overseas, giving you the opportunity to gain access to unique experiences across a huge range of sectors, from gold to lithium and new energy. 

Find out what a career at Primero can do for you.

Your Opportunity

The Site Project Controls Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of project controls, including planning, cost management, and resource planning for major process plant construction projects. This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Roster: 2:1

Your Key Responsibilities

* Adhere to Primero procedures, standards, and processes; identify areas for improvement.

* Lead Site Construction Planners, Cost Controllers, and Site Administrators interfacing with the Project Home office.

* Develop project controls site work instructions, procedures and tools.

* Oversee collection, validation, and reporting of hours and construction progress.

* Manage the progressing against the Quantity Hour Report (QMR) and alignment with schedule activities.

* Utilise and refine construction progress tracker tools for reporting and analysing metrics.

* Responsible for construction planning, progress measurement and reporting to Construction team.

* Chair site construction progress sessions; update project construction performance metrics.

* Identify and communicate change impacts via the MOC register and to the Commercial and home PM team.

* Prepare and deliver project reporting deliverables with the Project Controls Manager and reporting Coordinator.

* Collaborate with construction, Client and Project Management stakeholders.

* Provide planning coverage for site planners as needed.

* Identify risks, opportunities and suggest mitigations.

* Understand scopes, pricing schedules, commercial frameworks, and reporting obligations.

* Fulfil role-specific HSE responsibilities and KPIs per Primero HSE Management procedures.

What You ‘Can Do’

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE

* University degree preferred (Engineering, Science, or similar discipline), but not essential.

* AACE / ACES qualification preferred, but not essential.

* 10 - 15 years’ experience in project controls essential, with +7 years in a senior or Lead role.

* Experience in the Construction and Engineering, particularly in the Resources and Mining industries.

* Experienced operator of planning and cost management tool essential. 

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong statistical and analytical reporting skills.

* Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerBI.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES

* Highly motivated

* Proactively, purposefully, and efficiently completes tasks to meet internal and external requirements

* Interpersonal skills

* Can work under pressure while prioritising and delegating tasks

* A keen eye for detail

* Team focused 

* Strong safety attitude

What we ‘Can Do’ for you:

* Competitive Compensation

* Career Opportunities 

* Paid Parental Leave

* Health and Wellbeing Support

* Benefits & Discounts

* Employee Referral Rewards

If you're looking for a career where you experience more 'Can Do', then we're the team for you.

Find out what a Primero career Can Do for you.

APPLY NOW

If you believe you have what it takes and want to work for a company who put its people first, please apply now.

Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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