Project Controller - 13 Month Contract

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Project Controller for a 13 month contract to cover leave within its Consulting Project Controls team reporting to the Lead Project Controller.  This role is based in our Perth CBD office and can be partially working from home.

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The Role

This role is to assist in the provision of basic cost control support to Wood assignments / project teams and clients, typically on smaller projects without dedicated project control discipline teams. 

Under close supervision and with support and guidance, you will run a limited range of project controls systems and tools to enable the successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risk on specific assignments. 

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,300+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.

 What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors 


• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 


• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice


• Flexible benefits package; including generous types of Leave (Family, Cultural and Purchased Leave)


• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests


• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.

• Support the reporting of planned versus actual progress figures. 


• Contribute to reporting project performance against the critical path schedule. 


• Monitor and report project cost and schedule performance data.


• Review and be familiar with the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for specific scopes of work


• Liaise with Project Accounting and time-capture functions and third parties as required to ensure accurate and timely capture of costs and ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project/assignment WBS


• Work closely and assist Project Accountants and Billing Specialists in the Billing process and any other cost related queries


• Maintain of project S-Curves and Histograms. Gathers progress updates on activities and deliverables from stakeholders.


• Assist with the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packs

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Minimium Qualification

Degree in Commerce / Business / Finance or a relevant technical or business discipline 

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Incumbents will typically have 2 – 4 years’ experience in project control


• Basic understanding of project management principles and techniques


• Basic understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management


• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviours


• Strong numerical and analytical skills 


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Effective organization & planning skills


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Good communication skills both written and oral


• Uses initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving


• Commitment to continuous improvement

Please note you must have the right to work in Australia to be considered.  This role is offered as a Staff fixed term 13 month role.