Project Controller

Support the delivery team on significant and complex projects within Brisbane. Ensure work is completed safely, on time, to high-quality standards, meets expectations, and achieves the desired financial outcomes.

• Assist with budget creation, resource allocation, and spending oversight; analyse variances and forecast potential cost overruns.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track progress, and flag potential delays.
• Prepare accurate internal and external project reports, maintain data integrity, and liaise with stakeholders to keep them informed on progress, risks, and issues.
• Identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and oversee vendors to ensure contractual obligations and timely delivery.
• Prepare accurate tendering and delivery programs / schedules that support dependable delivery.
• Advise project teams on cost, schedule, and change management; review delivery methods and sequencing to optimise efficiency; support and manage subcontractors; utilise modelling tools for reporting and communication.
• Experienced in supporting complex construction projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Skilled in project scheduling, cost management, forecasting, and risk mitigation to maintain smooth project execution.
• Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with stakeholders, teams, and vendors to provide clear updates and resolve issues.
• Proficient in project management tools, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making to optimise project outcomes.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and solutions-focused with a background in construction project controls and delivery support
• Strong project management, financial analysis, and software skills (Excel and project management tools).
• Analytical, organised, and communicative, typically with a degree in finance, accounting, or project management.

About Brunel :

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor at t.popham@brunel.net or on 0432 111 758.