Cost Controller
We seek a mid level cost controller for the oil and gas sector on an initial 3 month contract.
Summary about this job
Project Engineering
Company: Altablue
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-9378-1529
Fax: +61-2-2420-3416
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Detail information about job Cost Controller. Terms and conditions vacancy
Altablue has over 25 years' experience in Australia, providing contingent workforce solutions to complex international organisations. We provide quality assured solutions that reduce risk, improve operational efficiency and allow our clients to focus on core business activities.
We are currently seeking a Cost Controller on a contract for an initial 3 months based in Melbourne CBD working on Oil & Gas projects. Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, a key focus of your role will be to identify opportunities, to reduce costs, improve work force productivity and improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes for monthly reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and controlling cost activities through all phases of project lifecycle
- Supporting the implementation of project cost management programmes that provide an accurate reflection of project performance at a project and programme level
- Ensuring that cost reports are delivered on time and within the guidelines of the project controls processes and procedures
- Developing project budgets in accordance with project estimate and WBS;
- Liaising with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project budget
- Producing updates to project cost forecasts
- Issuing project change orders / variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notifications
Skills / Qualifications
- 5 years’ experience as a Cost Controller / Specialist
- Relevant degree in Business or Engineering
- Exposure to brownfields projects will be considered advantageous
- Proficiency with industry standard software including Microsoft Excel and cost control programmes
- Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management
At this time, we will only consider applications from Australian citizens or those with the required permit/VISA for this region, in place.