All Energy Contracting (AEC) is a leading construction contractor specialising in the energy and renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, battery, and hybrid facilities. Our core services comprise civil construction works, trenching, cable installation, electrical and mechanical installations, terminations, testing, commissioning (DC, LV, HV) and operations support and maintenance. All our field services are supported by deep engineering, procurement and project delivery expertise. Our goal is to generate sustainable returns by delivering projects for our clients safely, efficiently, and reliably, while providing rewarding and meaningful careers for our people. Headquartered in Brisbane, we are a dynamic and rapidly growing business with projects spread across Australia and New Zealand. About your new position: The Project Controls Engineer in key role within AEC, working across a portfolio of major renewables projects, and responsible for execution planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management. Reporting to the Operations Manager and interfacing with a range of stakeholders, the Project Controls Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring that our projects stay on track and within budget through implementing effective project planning, performance monitoring and cost controls. Key responsibilities will include: • Collaborate with senior managers, project teams and clients, providing subject expertise, support, analysis, and reports in key project controls matters • Develop and implement cost control systems to monitor project expenditures and accruals against budget, develop accurate forecast and identify and analyse cost variances, implementing corrective actions as necessary • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, establishing project milestones, deliverables, and timelines and monitoring progress against the project schedule, identifying and addressing any deviations • Identify potential project risks and opportunities and develop comprehensive risk management plans • Oversee the preparation of the Project Monthly Report by compiling information from multiple sources (e.g. task/deliverable status, P6, finance data from MYOB Advance) • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress and performance, including Earned Value analysis and forecasting • Maintain project control records and systems to auditable standard • Apply commercial and contractual acumen to advice, forecasts and scenario planning • Ensuring project control processes, procedures and systems are understood and followed within the project team, including providing training as required • Ensuring appropriate allocation and quality of Project control resources to projects • Focus on continuous improvement, delivery excellence, and high-quality communications to achieve superior project outcomes Our expectations about you: • Tertiary qualified in a related field or extensive applicable experience, such as approximately 10 years of direct experience in project management and controls. • Experience controlling large multi-discipline projects in energy, heavy industry or resources sector • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are needed, with the ability to analyse complex data and make informed decisions • The ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions. • Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies and software, including Primavera, MS Project, and other cost/financial control tools This role will be primarily based in the Brisbane office, with regular site travel as required to support project needs.