Senior Cost Controller

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people

Roster: Monday to Friday

At Fortescue we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

Fortescue is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits. 

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Senior Cost Controller 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, development of cost control capabilities and the provision of budget, invoice and cost forecasting services and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement cost management systems, processes, and procedures for consistent project cost control, budget tracking, and forecasting.
• Manage project cost and progress reporting, ensuring timely and accurate reports to the project management team.
• Support and develop cost controllers and junior cost controllers within the team.
• Oversee key cost functions, including Value of Work Done (VOWD), cost control activities, and Management of Change.
• Lead monthly reporting and variance analysis, providing insight into project performance using earned value management (EVM) tools.
• Review and verify invoices, accruals, and budget forecasts, ensuring compliance with project controls.
• Facilitate and manage monthly cost forecast reviews with project managers and directors.
• Support project close-out activities and quarterly capital planning processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, or Finance.
• Project management certification or accredited project controls certification.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project control, preferably on large-scale capital projects.
• Experience in the resources or renewable energy sector, including complex engineering and construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of project cost control systems, finance systems, and reporting applications.
• Proficiency in project cost control methodologies, cash flow forecasting, and progress reporting.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and MS Office packages.
• Experience with Omega PIMS cost system (desirable).

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

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.