Lead Cost Controller

About Us

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Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Principal Project Controls, the Lead Cost Engineer requires knowledge and experience across cost control, project controls, commercial and construction activities.

The role is responsible for the implementation of the cost management system and processes, leadership and development of project control team and the provision of budget, invoice and cost forecasting services and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and utilise the cost management system, processes and procedures to ensure a consistent approach to project cost control, budget tracking, forecasting, cashflow and performance analysis
• Management of the project cost and progress reporting process to provide consistent, accurate and timely reporting to the project management team including identification of any required actions to maintain approved baseline targets
• Leadership, mentoring, support and development of cost controllers in the team
• Coordination of cost aspects within the broader project controls team ensuring alignment and collaboration with the other functions, in particular Planning
• Ownership, oversight and hands-on participation with key project control functions including:
• Definition and application of the project Work Breakdown Structure to ensure all systems, processes and reporting reflect the standard approach on the projects
• Project month end VOWD and accruals submission and allocating expenses to cost centres and WBSs
• Forecast cost to complete and highlight areas of risk to mitigate cost overruns against baseline plan and budget
• Monthly reporting and variance analysis
• Support quarterly capital planning process
• Progress & performance measurement by applying earned value management (EVM) tools and techniques to interpret data and provide timely insight and recommendations on project performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Commerce/Finance 
• Project management or an internationally accredited project controls certification
• Prior experience in similar role preferably in the resources and renewable energy sector and complex contruction and engineering environments
• At least 10 years project control experience at Lead and Senior level, preferably including international elements or interfaces
• Demonstrated experience establishing, managing and reporting the cost components of large-scale, complex capital projects, including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology
• Experience leading, managing and developing cost control teams
• Sound understanding of project control processes and techniques including methods for transitioning from study estimate to project budget, project cost and cash flow forecasting and analysis
• Exposure to full project life cycles, from concept through to execution, and the associated gate movements
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge regarding project cost control systems, finance systems and reporting applications, their database management and administration
• Strong communication skills, ability to interface with project and corporate stakeholders
• Experience and proficiency with Omega PIMS cost system (not necessary).

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.