Project Controls Manager
Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining. Make a positive impact on the way that major capital projects are shaped and delivered at Rio Tinto.
About the role
We are looking for a Project Controls Manager to join our Rio Tinto Projects team to lead the project controls function for the Winu Feasibility Study and following notice to proceed Project Execution. The role will be based in Perth and will require travel to the project site on a regular basis during execution. This role is a great opportunity to lead and motivate the Project Controls team, provide technical advice and support to Project Director Study Manager and the broader Project Services team.
Responsibilities
* Partnering with Project Management to deliver the project controls function and deliverables through the study and execution phases
* Leading project controls personnel to deliver timely and accurate cost and schedule information to project management to enable mitigations or to pursue opportunities
* Managing project controls processes and ensuring compliance with Rio Tinto Projects systems policies and procedures
* Preparing and validating project reports as well as regular auditing of project controls reporting cost and schedule status
* Working with and supporting Package Owners and Area Managers to ensure package progress and cost forecasts are accurate
* Execution Estimate and Schedule delivery review and presentations to senior management
* Stakeholder Management within the study project and wider Rio Tinto business
About you
Core requirements
* 15 years of hands‑on experience in Project Controls attained within a major project environment
* Previous success in leading and developing a team of Project Controls professionals
* Familiarity with project controls and procurement systems (e.g. SAP PM, SharePoint, Unifier, Primavera P6)
* Experience working with Contracts and Procurement project teams to align on contracting strategies, budget allocations, forecasting and claims assessment
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Degree qualification in Engineering or Business / Commerce or similar
Additional desirable experience
* Project controls experience across multiple project delivery models (EPCM, Owner Execute, Integrated Teams, etc.)
* Passion for delivering pragmatic, optimised solutions and a drive for results with an appetite for constructive challenge
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, thinking and hard work and go home knowing you've world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programme.
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Company provided insurance cover.
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
Ongoing access to family‑friendly health and medical wellbeing support.
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation / annual paid parental sick leave).
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).
Relocation assistance where necessary.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
Employment Type
Full‑Time.
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