Cost Controller

Future Generation Snowy 2.0; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Generation Snowy 2.0 is seeking a Cost Controller/Project Estimator to support budget and resource control on the Snowy 2.0 infrastructure program in New South Wales. This role focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, variance review, and collaboration with the project team to keep expenditures within approved limits.

The candidate will require advanced Excel and CPM scheduling experience, SAP familiarity, and strong communication across operations, finance and management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in cost controlling or project estimating on major infrastructure projects, preferably construction.
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable works.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and STR Vision CPM.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage progress, analysis and cost management of the project within the FGJV budget and resources.
• Prepare and review the executive budget twice a year or after substantive changes.
• Analyze variances between estimated and actual costs for personnel, inventory and subcontractors monthly.
• Coordinate with the project management team to keep expenditures within budget.
• Report to Finance Manager for on-purpose analysis and forecasts.
• Monitor monetary progress of the project and ensure proper recording of expenditures.
• Conduct gap analyses of cost control activities and audit site cost controls.
• Prepare production statistics and monthly project reports.
• Establish cost control procedures and optimize resource utilization.

Job description

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. We bring the combined engineering expertise of three companies - Italy's Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), Australian-based Clough and US-based Lane Construction.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

The prime focus of the role will be to participate in cost controlling activities to ensure the best utilisation of the project's resources, both capital and labor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering management (or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree in commerce (or equivalent)
• White Card

Experience

• 5 years of experience in a similar based role with experience in cost controlling or project estimating on major infrastructure projects, Preferably within a construction environment
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
• Advance user of Microsoft Excel and STR Vision CPM

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to develop sound working relationships with operations management in the delivery of value added management information
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills
• A pro-active approach with the capability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Proficiency in SAP

FGJV Job Description

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the progress, analysis and cost management of the project in compliance with the FGJV agreed budget and resources.
• Preparation and review of the executive budget twice a year or following a substantive change
• Analysis of the variance between estimated and actual costs in regard to personnel, inventory and subcontractors on a monthly basis
• Coordinate and work with the project management team to ensure the expenditures are kept within the project's budget
• Reporting to Finance Manager for ‘on purpose' analysis and forecast
• Monitoring of the monetary progress of the project
• Ensure expenditures are captured and recorded properly
• Conducting Gap Analysis of Cost Control Activities
• Attends and audits the Project's construction site to ensure cost control procedures are applied
• Preparing production statistics
• Preparing the monthly report
• Establishing cost control procedures
• Determine the best utilization of resource

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.