Project Control Lead

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Introduction:
Liberty Industrial is a leading provider of innovative demolition and remediation solutions to the industrial sector, known for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. To support the continued delivery of a multi-year project in the Northwest of Australia, we are seeking a Project Control Lead to join our Perth-based team and take a key role in ensuring the continued success of this project. This is a career-defining opportunity to be part of an industry-leading project with significant impact within the resources and demolition/remediation sectors.

Description:
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios and investment decisions.
Work closely with business unit leaders to identify key cost drivers and revenue trends, providing actionable insights to improve financial performance.
Ensure contract adherence, monitoring compliance with terms, milestones, and project performance.
Oversee project planning and controls, including cost tracking, scheduling, resource management, and risk mitigation.
Manage claims, variations, and contract changes, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and requirements.
Report on project performance, including financial health, schedule adherence, and risk status, to senior leadership.

Skills and Experiences:
Qualifications & Experience:
5-10 years' experience in contracts and commercial management, ideally as a contractor/service provider in the resources (mining, oil and gas) and infrastructure sectors
Proven experience managing both Cost, Time, and Resources (CTR) and lump sum contracts and a solid understanding of contract and procurement processes.
Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, particularly those affecting the demolition, decommissioning, and resources sectors.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across teams, clients, contractors, and government agencies.
Experience in managing claims and variations, ensuring changes to the project scope are properly documented and justified.
Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams of project services professionals (procurement; logistics; cost control; scheduling)

Nice to Have:
Experience working on large-scale industrial projects, particularly in the oil, gas, or mining sectors.
Expertise in subcontract procurement and managing third-party contracts and agreements.
Experience with managing contract claims and variations.
Experience in indigenous procurement
Familiarity with advanced project controls software and tools for scheduling, cost management, and reporting.

Enjoy these highlights when you join Liberty Industrial:
Opportunity to grow with a company that prioritizes your career progression and professional development.
Join a company that is driving responsible and sustainable closure of large industrial structures including power plants, oil rigs and refineries.
Be part of an award-winning industry leader both in Australia and internationally.
An inclusive workplace culture, valuing and celebrating diversity.

We deliver our projects with the highest regard to safety and innovation. The successful candidate must undergo full pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening and Federal Police Check prior to employment.

Our Culture
We are a diverse, dynamic and innovative organisation that is moving from strength to strength. We are committed to exemplary environmental performance and stewardship. We value our people and embrace diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, perspectives and experiences. We believe this is intrinsic to better outcomes and having a highly innovative and efficient team. Our friendly, genuine and inclusive team culture makes Liberty Industrial a great place to work.

About the Company
Liberty Industrial is a leading provider of deconstruction and remediation services to the mining, oil and gas, power generation sectors, government, and other heavy industrial and commercial entities. The company has set itself apart by developing a solid reputation based on integrity and technical capability.

We provide integrated solutions for large and complex projects, offering a comprehensive range of integrated capabilities, including demolition contracting, dismantling services, decommissioning and hazardous materials removal, land remediation, site rehabilitation and site preparation services.