ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
- Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
- Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's
- Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme
Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Controls Manager will be responsible for activities in cost, schedule, and risk management functions on the project. This role requires an in-depth knowledge of the project planning, forecasting, and performance reporting.
The Project
The project includes the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the plant with first production in 2028. Works include marine works and tunnels, seawater intake system, a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, groundwater system, drinking water storage and pump system, supported by civil, electrical and bulk earthworks.
Key accountabilities for the position:
- Develop, maintain, and regularly update complex, cross-functional project schedules in collaboration with delivery teams, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and project execution plans.
- Coordinate with delivery teams to manage and optimise resource allocations, ensuring that schedules accurately reflect site resourcing and executed agreements, while utilising earned value metrics to evaluate project progress.
- Establish and manage project budgets, including the development of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), perform cost variance analysis, and prepare accurate forecasts and cash flow projections to support commercial and financial reporting.
- Lead regular risk assessment sessions, perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and maintain the LinkedOffice Risk and Opportunity Register to ensure proactive risk mitigation and accurate financial correlation.
- Manage the end-to-end change control process through LinkedSite, LinkedOffice, and RIBCX, assessing potential project changes and ensuring timely identification and documentation to protect project outcomes.
- Oversee contract and procurement activities through Procur-e, LinkedSite, and LinkedOffice, contributing to the development and management of procurement schedules and strategies to secure long-lead and critical path items.
- Review and validate weekly and monthly project schedule and cost submissions to ensure compliance with project sequences, contract program commitments, and internal governance requirements.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Project scheduling expertise (Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Strong cost control, forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM) capability.
- Risk and change management experience.
- Contract administration and procurement support knowledge.
- Proficiency with RIBCX, and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in large infrastructure or construction projects.
- Familiarity with Procur-e and head contract administration.
- Skills in quantitative risk analysis and financial modelling.
- Experience with integrated project controls reporting.
What we offer
At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Top Skills
What We Do
Leaders in developing regenerative infrastructure to design a better planet.
Our offer covers the whole value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We develop our business activities based on the desire to contribute to economic and social development in the communities in which we operate.
We execute our sustainability strategy through a Sustainability Master Plan, a road map containing all the initiatives of the Company in this field. Our aim is to lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy, bringing quality criteria and innovation processes to all projects in order to optimize the efficient use of resources and respect the environment.
We have been a carbon neutral company since 2016, but we go further and want to create a positive impact, with people and the planet at the center.
