Cost Controller - Hourly Rate Contract

About the role

A client of the recruiter is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join its team on an hourly-rate contract until the end of June 2027. The role supports the delivery of critical projects in a dynamic environment, working closely with project managers, contractors, schedulers and senior stakeholders. It is based in the CBD and inner suburbs of Brisbane.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and forecast project budgets, including resourcing requirements, and liaise with contractors to obtain accurate forecasts, work remaining and estimated final costs.
• Monitor and track project revenue and expenses, perform variance analysis and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Contribute to change management, keep forecasts aligned with project scope and review and approve project invoices and contracts.
• Prepare project status reports, contribute to monthly management reporting and provide financial analysis and scenario modelling.
• Partner with project teams to manage plans, risks and issues and implement project control processes that meet governance and compliance standards.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience as a Cost Controller or in a similar role on major infrastructure, construction, utilities or government projects.
• Experience with project change management, invoice approval and stakeholder reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and detail-oriented, available for an immediate or near-term start.

Required skills

• Budget development, forecasting and variance analysis
• Financial modelling