Contract Cost Controller - Infrastructure Projects

Troocoo Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Troocoo Pty is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage project finances on an hourly-rate contract through to 30 June 2027 in Brisbane. The role focuses on forecasting, cost control, and governance across project lifecycles, working with project managers, contractors and senior stakeholders.

You will develop and maintain budgets, monitor revenue and expenses, perform variance analysis, and review invoices to ensure alignment with contract scope.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Cost Controller or similar role within major infrastructure, construction, utilities, or government projects.
• Strong skills in budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.
• Experience with project change management, invoice approval, and stakeholder reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and forecast project budgets, including resourcing requirements, while liaising with contractors to secure accurate forecasts, work remaining, and estimated final costs.
• Monitor and track project revenue and expenses, perform variance analysis, and identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Provide input into change management, ensure alignment between forecasts and project scope, and review/approve project invoices and contracts.
• Prepare project status reports, contribute to monthly management reporting, and deliver financial analysis and scenario modelling to support decision-making.
• Partner with project teams to manage plans, risks and issues, and develop/implement effective project control processes while ensuring governance and compliance standards are met.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Stakeholder reporting

Project governance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Troocoo Pty is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage project finances on an hourly-rate contract through to 30 June 2027 in Brisbane. The role focuses on forecasting, cost control, and governance across project lifecycles, working with project managers, contractors and senior stakeholders.

You will develop and maintain budgets, monitor revenue and expenses, perform variance analysis, and review invoices to ensure alignment with contract scope.