Project Controls Manager

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Career growth through mentoring and development pathways
• Flexible hours, study leave and volunteering leave
• Salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing options

About the Opportunity

This role manages project controls across ACCIONA's New Zealand portfolio, working from our Auckland corporate office. You'll oversee cost control, risk, planning and reporting functions across current and upcoming projects, working closely with the Risk Lead and wider project controls team. Reporting to the Commercial Director for New Zealand, you'll set the standard for controls systems and processes, partnering with project managers and client stakeholders from award through to delivery.

Key accountabilities for the position will be

• Manage project controls systems, templates and reports across NZ
• Act as primary contact for controls from award to delivery
• Guide the Risk Lead and wider controls team
• Set up cost forecast tools and progress tracking methods
• Train and audit use of cost control tools across projects
• Support risk mitigation strategies with project teams
• Drive consistent adoption of ACCIONA's Ways of Working

Required Skills

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, finance or commerce
• Solid experience in project controls within construction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed influencing and people management skills
• Experience with cost forecasting and progress tracking tools

What we offer

You will work within a multidisciplinary alliance delivering a complex transport project. You gain exposure to digital engineering, collaboration across design and construction, and the chance to influence spatial systems at scale. You join a supportive culture backed by ACCIONA's focus on learning, wellbeing and career development.