Project Controls Lead

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Job Description

Fiji Airports Pte Limited trading as Fiji Airports (FA) is a fully Government-owned Commercial Company (GCC). The company was established on 12 April 1999 under the Public Enterprise Act, 1996. It was formed following the reorganisation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF). FA owns and operates Nadi International Airport and manages Nausori Airport including 13 other domestic outer island airports on behalf of the Government. It also provides Air Traffic Management (ATM) services in the Nadi Flight Information Region (Nadi FIR (Flight Information Region)). This includes the air space of Fiji, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, Kiribati and Vanuatu, covering an area of 6.0 million square kilometers. FA is governed by its Board and reports to the Prime Minister and Minister for Public Enterprises.

The Project Controls Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust project controls framework to provide technical, programming, and strategic direction for Fiji Airports' major infrastructure program. This role ensures the integrity of project baselines—including scope, cost, and schedule—while delivering accurate, data-driven insights to senior management to mitigate risks and ensure the successful delivery of capital projects. The position reports directly to the Director Projects.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Project Controls Framework Development
Developed, implemented, and maintained the project controls framework, including processes for scheduling, cost management, risk analysis, and performance reporting. Developed and maintained the integrated master schedule for the program using software like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Oversaw cost control activities, including budget management, cost forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and variance analysis.
2. Change and Risk Management
Managed the change control process for the program, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule changes were properly documented, approved, and tracked. Conducted regular risk and opportunity analysis, maintaining the program risk register and developing mitigation strategies.
3. Performance Reporting and Stakeholder Communication
Prepared and presented performance reports to senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting critical issues, forecasts, and recommendations. Worked closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure a consistent approach to project controls across all projects within the program.
4. Procurement and Contract Management
Provided critical data and analysis for the procurement strategy and bidding process. Analyzed bids to support final vendor selection, focusing on schedule and cost breakdowns. Ensured integration of contract data into the program's master schedule and budget baseline.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitored and tracked project performance data, including progress measurement, cost tracking, and performance metrics. Generated forecasts for project completion costs and analyzed trends in cost and schedule performance. Created regular project status reports and communicated status updates to stakeholders.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Strategic Development	Establish the strategic direction and steer the organisation towards its goals
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Organisational Values	Display the organisation's image and value standards.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Engineering, Construction Management	Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Preferred
Other		Master's degree or PMP/PRINCE2 certification is a plus.
Preferred
Other		AIPM or PMI accreditation

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in project controls on large-scale capital programs, preferably in airports, infrastructure, or a similar environment.
2. Experience with project management software, particularly Primavera P6.
3. Experience in managing the design of aviation projects of a large, complex scale.
4. Experience in aviation/aerodrome development and construction in operational airports.
5. Strong report writing and analytical skills.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
8. Experience working in the Pacific and familiarity with relevant government legislation, policies, and processes.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Professional Associations
Membership of appropriate Professional Institution

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Airport Operations teams
All FA Divisions & Departments
Project Management Office (PMO):
External
Statutory Authorities
Airline partners
CAAF
Regulatory bodies
Contractors

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Interpersonal Styles
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Challenger	Queries, tests information/beliefs and provokes thought.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.

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