Cost Controller - EPC Construction Projects

Webuild S.p.A.; City Of Kwinana; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Paid parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Onsite gym facilities

Mental health and well-being programs

Job summary

Webuild in Australia is seeking a Cost Controller Specialist to join the Kwinana Gas Power Generation 2 Team in Perth. You will provide cost control support for the K2 Project, assisting with cost tracking, reporting and data integrity to support accurate project cost control and forecasting.

The role requires a degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Finance and 4–6 years’ cost control experience on construction or EPC projects, with familiarity in SAP or Oracle and strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in cost control, project controls or quantity tracking roles on construction or EPC projects.
• Prior experience in cost control and analysis within a project delivery environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of cost control systems, cost breakdown structures and commitment registers in accordance with project procedures.
• Update and maintain cost reports, forecasts and cost‑to‑complete data under direction of the Cost Control Manager.
• Support collection, verification and entry of cost data, including labour, materials, subcontract and indirect costs.
• Assist with reconciliation of commitments, invoices and actual costs, identifying discrepancies for review.
• Support progress measurement and earned value inputs in coordination with Project Controls and Construction teams.
• Maintain cost control records, supporting documentation and audit trails in accordance with governance requirements.
• Assist with preparation of management reports, dashboards and monthly cost reports.
• Support cost close‑out activities and handover of cost records as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Finance degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Project control software

Job description

Webuild in Australia is seeking a Cost Controller Specialist to join the Kwinana Gas Power Generation 2 Team in Perth. You will provide cost control support for the K2 Project, assisting with cost tracking, reporting and data integrity to support accurate project cost control and forecasting.

The role requires a degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Finance and 4–6 years’ cost control experience on construction or EPC projects, with familiarity in SAP or Oracle and strong attention to detail