Manager Project Controls - Green Fleet Develoipment

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits.

Title: Manager Project Controls

Work location: Perth based

Roster: 5/2 Roster (Mon to Fri)

In support of Fortescue’s strong focus on green energy and our carbon neutrality targets, one of our key initiatives will be in our Green Fleet projects whereby we will develop and test a range of technologies to power our mining fleet

Reporting to the Head of Project Management & Controls, we are presently looking for a Project Controls Manager

Key accountabilities will include:

Provision of Project Controls Capability including:

• Project Planning and Scheduling;
• Cost Control & Management;
• Cost and schedule status reporting;
• Planning, provision and management of Project Control resources to meet Project requirements.
• Continuously improve Project Controls processes and standards, guided by industry best practice, and fit for purpose for FFI.
• Quality assurance of project controls deliverables according to the Project Controls standards.
• Provision of training and upskilling of project controls employees.
• Manage a team providing SAP project services including:
• Project procurement services (Purchase requisitions, invoicing, accruals);
• Liaise with workshop coordinators to create Work orders according to statements of work;
• Support project teams to create new assets and maintenance plans in SAP;

Qualifications and skills required:

• 5-10 years’ experience working in project controls teams
• Strong leadership and experience in building high performing teams
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commerce or Business desirable
• Experience in large engineering construction projects highly desirable
• Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for excellence
• Results driven, responsible and accountable
• Skilled in rapid problem solving

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified