Controls Project Manager

Controls Project Manager – Automation / Material Handling | Brisbane | Contract

Our client is a global leader in automation and material handling systems, delivering large-scale controls solutions across the logistics sector. They're seeking a Controls Project Manager to join their team.

About the role

You'll be responsible for delivering the controls element of assigned projects — from specification and design through to commissioning and handover — ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver performance, deadline, technology and cost targets for the controls element of assigned projects
• Plan resource requirements against the project schedule
• Create customer and supplier specifications for Controls and MFR requirements
• Lead technical management of System, Hardware and Software Engineers
• Facilitate interface discussions with customers and clarify control interfaces to third-party works
• Develop tender documents for purchased trades (e.g. E-installation)
• Guide Commissioning Engineers in-house and on-site
• Manage subcontracted packages from order through to final acceptance
• Organise customer training sessions and manage handover to Customer Support
• Attend contract reviews, site visits and customer sites as required

What you'll bring

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and Project Management
• Strong experience in the design and delivery of controls systems
• Experience writing & reviewing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) for controls/automation systems
• Strong Controls/PLC automation experience, including system design, integration and troubleshooting
• Project management experience within a project engineering environment
• Previous site installation and management experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for reading mechanical and electrical drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and ideally Navision and JIRA
• Specialised knowledge in sensor/actuator technology, control systems and logistics
• Background in Material Handling/Automation preferred
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, CE and UKCA certifications an advantage