Project Controls Lead at UGL Limited

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Control, Estimating, Scheduling, Reporting, Project Control Systems, Financial Controls, Resource Forecasts, Integrated Work Plans, KPI Standardising, Primavera P6, SAP, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Influencing, Collaboration, Project Controls Processes

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Based in Brisbane, Southbank Full time Ongoing Role Hybrid Working UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast-paced and ever‑evolving environment. About the role As Projects Control Lead, you will provide end‑to‑end project controls leadership for the APLNG projects portfolio on Curtis Island. This role is responsible for cost control, estimating, scheduling, reporting, and the maintenance of core project control systems to support safe, efficient, and high‑quality project delivery. You will partner closely with Delivery, Planning, Commercial, and Client teams to ensure high‑integrity project data, accurate forecasts, and consistent application of project controls standards across a brownfield LNG environment. What we offer Flexible work arrangements Complimentary Salary Continuance Insurance Discounted Private Health Insurance Dedicated wellness program & rewards Exclusive staff discounts across various categories Career pathways within UGL and the CIMIC Group Key Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of UGL’s project control systems. Manage cost reporting, estimates, schedules, and financial controls for all projects. Ensure project portfolios are accurately maintained and reported to enable cost, planning, and scheduling decisions. Oversee estimates and project schedules prior to submission to the client (ConocoPhillips). Liaise with the Integrated Planner to develop and maintain resource forecasts and integrated work plans. Ensure compliance with established project control systems, processes, and audit requirements. Lead standardising KPIs and reporting frameworks for contract performance. Present project controls insights to management and clients. Support training, development and capability uplift across project controls functions. About you 10–15+ years of project controls experience, ideally within brownfield or LNG environments. Strong experience in estimating, cost engineering, planning, and scheduling. Advanced capability with project controls tools, including Primavera P6, SAP, and Microsoft Office. Able to manage multiple tasks within constrained timeframes to support project and contract goals. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Strong understanding of project controls processes, financial reporting, and integrated planning. About UGL As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, and work styles. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. How to apply If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti‑money‑laundering checks, and a pre‑employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

Responsibilities

The Project Controls Lead will provide end-to-end project controls leadership for the APLNG projects portfolio on Curtis Island, focusing on cost control, estimating, scheduling, and reporting. This role involves maintaining core project control systems and partnering with various teams to ensure high-integrity data and consistent application of standards.