Project Controls Specialist

The Company

Our client is a major player in the civil construction industry and are recognised for delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Project Controls Specialist to support the successful delivery of large-scale civil construction projects across the Auckland region.

The Role

This is a senior role within the business and is ideal for someone who thrives in a delivery-focused environment, enjoys solving complex cost and scheduling challenges, and understands that strong project controls underpin commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Supporting planning, control, and reporting functions across projects, ensuring targets for safety, quality, cost, programme, and risk are consistently met or exceeded.
• Scope and deliverables management
• Development and maintenance of WBS/CBS structures
• Programme planning, schedule management and forecasting
• Cost estimating and budgeting
• Cost control, analysis, and forecasting
• Trend analysis and scope change assessment
• Quantity take-offs, gains and omissions reporting
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Delay claims quantification
• Forensic schedule analysis
• Supporting subcontractor and supplier appointments
• Monthly certifications and payment processes

Skills And Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, construction management, or similar)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil construction, project controls, or contract services
• Proven experience using the CANDY (CCS) planning and cost control software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management capability
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, and cost drivers
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation

Benefits

• $160k - $170k
• Access to ongoing training and development programmes
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement

If you have the required qualifications and experience, and you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, please submit your CV through or call me on 0277722711 for a confidential chat.