Capital Projects Coordinator, Project Controls · Downer Group

Provided leadership and strategic oversight of a $10M+ capital portfolio in the energy and utilities sector, including substation upgrades, rebuilds, new constructions, transmission capacity increases, and wind farm grid connections.

Directed and coordinated multiple Project Managers, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance standards and portfolio performance outcomes. Led project controls and governance within the Compliance, Performance and Risk unit, standardising planning, scheduling, reporting and risk management across the portfolio, reducing the time taken to plan projects and issue tenders by 12%. Introduced early identification of schedule and cost risks, resulting in more reliable on-time delivery and more accurate forecasting and cost control. Streamlined reporting frameworks and executive dashboards to improve transparency, accountability and decision making.