Cost Controller

About the role

The Cost Controller will support the Future Generation Joint Venture on the Snowy 2.0 pumped‑hydro project, ensuring optimal use of capital and labour resources. You will work closely with the project management and finance teams to monitor costs, analyse variances and provide timely reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage progress, analysis and cost control in line with the FGJV approved budget.
• Prepare and review the executive budget bi‑annually or after major changes.
• Analyse monthly variances between estimated and actual costs for personnel, inventory and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project managers to keep expenditures within budget and report to the Finance Manager.
• Monitor monetary progress, capture expenditures accurately and conduct gap analysis of cost‑control activities.
• Audit construction sites to ensure cost‑control procedures are applied.
• Produce production statistics, monthly reports and establish cost‑control procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering management or commerce (or equivalent).
• White Card certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost controlling and project estimating on large‑scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with operations management and deliver value‑added information.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with STR Vision CPM.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint).