Project Controls Specialist - Mining Capital Projects

About the role

An experienced Project Controls Specialist is sought to support capital project delivery within an established mining operation. The role provides planning, scheduling, cost control and reporting support across sustaining capital and operational improvement projects, working closely with project management, engineering and site delivery teams. It involves a mix of working from home and travelling to site, depending on final project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor project schedules across multiple capital projects
• Provide project cost control, forecasting and budget monitoring
• Track project progress, milestones, deliverables and expenditure
• Prepare project controls reports, dashboards and performance updates
• Monitor schedule performance, identify delays and recommend corrective actions
• Support change management, cost forecasting and project risk identification
• Coordinate with Project Managers, contractors and engineering teams
• Assist with project planning, resource forecasting and delivery prioritisation
• Improve project controls processes, reporting systems and documentation

Required profile

• Strong experience in project controls within mining, resources or heavy industry
• Demonstrated capability across planning, scheduling and cost management
• Sound understanding of sustaining capital and brownfield project environments
• Previous owner-side mining project experience highly regarded
• Ability to work independently and support multiple concurrent projects

Required skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar project scheduling software
• Cost forecasting, earned value and progress measurement
• Strong reporting, analytical and stakeholder management skills