Senior Project Controller - Sydney based with travel to Lithgow, Mudgee & Muswellbrook

Senior Project Controller – Sydney based with travel to Lithgow, Mudgee & Muswellbrook

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve. 

At Zinfra, we believe leadership is about more than driving results—it’s about bringing clarity, empathy, and excellence to every challenge. As a Senior Project Controller, you’ll bring deep expertise and a strong sense of purpose to support and elevate complex infrastructure projects across our portfolio.

This role is NSW based. The project - spread between Lithgow, Mudgee and Muswellbrook - is part of a leading power project in NSW and essential to the energy transition of the state. Whilst we support working from home as a standard, flexibility is expected with regular travel to the various project work fronts.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact—both technically and culturally.

• Take the lead on time and cost management across major electrical power projects, bringing structure, clarity, and consistency to a high-performing team.
• Deliver thoughtful, accurate project controls services—from scheduling and forecasting to reporting and system oversight.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships—supporting teams through governance, planning, and problem-solving with empathy and trust.
• Be a steady, solutions-focused voice—championing continuous improvement and inclusive practices that enhance project outcomes and team wellbeing.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who blends technical insight with emotional intelligence—someone who’s not just capable, but also kind, curious, and collaborative. You’ll bring:

• A strong background in engineering, construction, or project delivery
• Deep knowledge of time management, project controls, and contract administration
• Confidence with tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Excel, and SAP
• A growth mindset, a love of learning, and a steady approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills—you know how to listen, guide, and lead with clarity

Even Better If You Have

(But don’t worry if you don’t tick every box—we’d still love to hear from you.)

• Experience on site with HV substations or transmission line construction
• A track record of managing time and cost across complex infrastructure projects
• A collaborative approach that builds trust and supports performance
• Exposure to power, energy, infrastructure, or gas transmission sectors
• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to influence with integrity 

Proven track record of achieving results through influencing and relationship skills. We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equality and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome application from people with diverse backgrounds including first nations peoples, people with different abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, culture diversity all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.