Cost Controller, Project Budget & Forecasting

APD Global; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APD Global is seeking a Cost Controller to join our Finance team in Australia, working on major transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects.

You will apply Earned Value Management, contract administration, and SAP to deliver cost reports and forecasts, coordinating with procurement and project teams.

This role offers exposure to a national network of specialists and best-in-class tools, with a culture that values equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management.
• High attention to detail with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Contract administration exposure, including practical use of standard contracts.
• MS Office proficiency and experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control costs across project lifecycle.
• Support cost management programmes and reflect project performance.
• Deliver cost reports on time following project controls guidelines.
• Develop project budgets aligned with estimates.
• Produce updates to cost forecasts.
• Issue change orders/variations and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation with procurement and time-capture teams.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Interpersonal communication

Contract administration

MS Office

Education

Degree in relevant technical or business discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

APD Global is seeking a Cost Controller to join our Finance team in Australia, working on major transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects.

You will apply Earned Value Management, contract administration, and SAP to deliver cost reports and forecasts, coordinating with procurement and project teams.

This role offers exposure to a national network of specialists and best-in-class tools, with a culture that values equity and inclusion.