Cost Controller

Linkforce Engineering; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 105,618 - 123,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with a fortnightly pay cycle

Career development opportunities

Free on-site gym membership

Employee Benefits Program including travel and health discounts

Job summary

A leading integrated maintenance and engineering firm in Perth is seeking a Cost Controller. This full-time position involves maintaining budgets, preparing invoices, and supporting project close-outs. The ideal candidate should have tertiary qualifications in finance or related fields and experience in cost control. Enjoy competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, and a vibrant office culture.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in a cost controller or similar role.
• Understanding and application of project cost management principles.
• Experience working for a construction contractor in the mining/resources industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain cost budgets for projects.
• Prepare internal and client invoicing documentation.
• Provide cost control support and assist in project close out.

Skills

Strong data skills

High levels of computer literacy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance/accounting, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Office suite

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Linkforce is a leading integrated maintenance, engineering, and project services delivery business. Founded in 2007, Linkforce started with a small crew of shutdown specialists and a single utility operating in the Pilbara. Our group has now grown to an operational workforce of over 3,000 personnel with an extensive fleet of modern vehicles and equipment that operate nationwide.

Our projects business unit is proven in multi-disciplinary project delivery, with capabilities for delivering Brownfields and Greenfield CAPEX or OPEX work packages. We have a proven track record of successfully completing a high volume of project packages for our Blue Chip mining client base. From design through to completion and handover, we are able to supply, maintain and manage all aspects of projects works including, remedial works, capital works and expansion projects.

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a Cost Controller to join our Projects Controls team. This full-time permanent basis position is based at our Perth Head Office and is responsible for:

• Setting up and maintaining cost budgets for projects based on tender estimates
• Preparation of internal and client invoicing and supporting documentation
• Maintain all cost commitments, including review of internal and third-party costs
• Prepare monthly project cost and revenue forecasts and assist in producing monthly Contract Status Reports
• Provide cost control support and assistance, including project close out and lessons learnt
• Input client variations and maintain current contract value and budgets
• Review of requisitions and commitments for compliance to project cost coding
• Prepare consolidated project invoicing forecasts
• Assist with office and site timekeeping systems and reporting

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in finance/accounting, engineering, project management, or related discipline
• Post-graduate experience in a cost controller or similar role
• Understanding and application of project cost management principles
• Strong data and communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain quality and attention to detail when working to deadlines in a fast paced and changing environment
• High levels of computer literacy including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and reporting systems like Pronto, Power BI, Tableau, and Microsoft Office suite
• Active participation in departmental goals, objectives, and projects
• Experience working for a construction contractor in the mining/resources industry is highly desirable

IN RETURN

You will be joining an existing team who will provide you with the onboarding and support to create a successful Linkforce career. You will also benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration with a fortnightly pay cycle
• Career development. We are passionate about giving you opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• CBD corporate office location, walking distance from Perth public transport links
• Modern offices with kitchen and end of trip facilities including secure bike racks and showers
• Free on-site gym membership including pool, sauna, and steam room
• Employee Benefits Program, enjoy discounts for travel, accommodation, retail, entertainment, health and wellbeing
• Strong organisational culture with team events and company social club
• A set of core values; People, Unity, Agility, Determination & Delivery, that define who we are and how we operate, and are a key attribute to our continual growth

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mining

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