Senior Project Controller (Remote)

Senior Project Controller | Transgrid | Australia

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia’s three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive organisation
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
• Based in Eastern Creek with work from home arrangements

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to play a role in the delivery of critical energy projects. We are looking for a Senior Project Controller to be part of an organisation dedicated to nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

As the Senior Project Controller, you will be responsible for performing rigorous cost management and controls (forecasting, cost variance analysis and minimisation, identification of cost irregularities, change and contingency control, continuous improvement, Project health checks and reporting) for assigned Delivery capital Network Prescribed and Lumea projects. The role has shared project management accountability for contributing to the project(s) to remain within the bounds of approved funding and delivery targets.

The Senior Project Controller works very closely with Senior Project Managers, Project Managers fulfilling cost management and project controls requirements. You will also work collaboratively with Project Engineering, Development and Design, Planning, Commercial & Contract Management, Construction, and different disciplines and streams to ensure financial health, successful delivery of the capital projects and to drive satisfactory controls outcomes.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a closely-related discipline (Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or similar)
• Specialised extensive experience in project controls having direct accountability for cost and forecast management, cost, change and contingency controls, budgeting and reporting for projects and programs
• Extensive experience of cost and project controls in a capital intensive industry
• High level proven stakeholder management, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong financial acumen and excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with and experience in project and cost management standards and practices (such as AACE, PMBOK, etc.)
• Experience in power industry and large substation and transmission line projects as an advantage
• Very strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel, and reporting and analytics
• Strong experience in other project controls reporting and analysis tools and systems

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Who we are

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.

Transgrid offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide to consumers, the community and key stakeholders are continually improving. With us you will thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas and knowledge sharing are encouraged, and where you’ll be supported through opportunities to develop and achieve your full potential.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Application close on Saturday, 30th November 2024.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

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