The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.
We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Project Controls Specialist to join our Infrastructure Projects team in Brisbane or Melbourne on a 12-Month Max-Term Contract.
Reporting to the Team Leader Project Controls, you will be responsible for working within all stages of project management, with a key focus on cost control.
The primary role is to work closely with the project and program management teams to ensure that all budgeting, cost control, reporting and coordination processes run effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities Preparing project reports by gathering progress updates from site teams and collaborating with key stakeholders Updating contractor forecast costs monthly in coordination with the downstream contracts team Ensuring the quality assurance function for all cost control activities in ARES Prism and Power BI reporting.
Working closely with project schedulers to align cost control system with schedule milestones as required, along with identifying and analysing impacts from any potential risks that may impact the project financial forecasts Working closely with Finance and Estimating teams to assist in the initialisation of project budgets and tracking of actuals and forecast on a regular basis Your background Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or Business/Commerce (preferred).
Experience with ARES Prism utilising the cost and change modules.
Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel Demonstrated understanding/knowledge of project execution processes/work flow, cost control, schedule baseline development and maintenance, progress measurement and project management reporting systems Working at APA At APA we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.
We'll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs.
We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.
We employee more than 2900 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.
We are APA APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.
We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.
As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.
Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.
We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.
We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.
Join our team and be part of Australia's energy transition!
We'd love to hear from you.
APA is an equal opportunity employer.
The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty.
We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.
Role closes Thursday, 17 October 2024.
Role Reference Number JR1447 We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
