Cost Performance Engineer – Major Infrastructure Project

Webuild S.p.A.; Cooma; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture is seeking a Project Engineer within the PMO Cost Performance group to provide senior management with accurate cost information for decision making on Snowy 2.0. The role supports cost performance systems, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, coordinating with planning and AFC teams in Australia.

The position requires a strong background in cost engineering, EVM, Primavera P6, and SAP, with Australian work rights and experience on large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a cost engineering, cost control, or project controls role on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Proficiency in cost performance software (e.g. CATS / IDD Tech, or equivalent) and Primavera P6 (preferred).
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles including ACWP, BCWP, and BCWS.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with cost modelling and financial forecasting.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• Experience on large-scale civil infrastructure or major projects in Australia.
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP financial systems.
• Understanding of change management processes and their interface with cost control.
• Relevant professional certifications or memberships (e.g. AIQS, RICS, AACE).

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage cost performance software in line with project requirements.
• Configure and maintain the cost performance system to ensure accurate, consistent data capture and reporting.
• Support integration between cost performance systems and scheduling tools (Primavera P6).
• Develop and manage time-phased budgets aligned to the project schedule (tied to P6).
• Administer budget transfers and contingency drawdown in governance processes.
• Conduct budget validation to ensure integrity and alignment with the approved project baseline.
• Assess and report Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) in accordance with Earned Value (EV) principles.
• Develop and maintain cost trends and forecasts tied to productivity metrics.
• Prepare escalation reporting to capture inflationary impacts on project costs.
• Coordinate and manage cost accruals with AFC to ensure costs are recorded in the correct period.
• Liaise with project teams and finance to validate accrual data and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute regular cost performance reports for Senior Project Management and stakeholders.
• Provide analysis of cost variances, trends, and EAC against the budget.
• Contribute to integrated PMO reporting for risk, change, and planning.

Skills

Cost engineering

Earned Value Management

Excel

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

CATS / IDD Tech

SAP

Job description

Future Generation Joint Venture is seeking a Project Engineer within the PMO Cost Performance group to provide senior management with accurate cost information for decision making on Snowy 2.0. The role supports cost performance systems, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, coordinating with planning and AFC teams in Australia.

The position requires a strong background in cost engineering, EVM, Primavera P6, and SAP, with Australian work rights and experience on large infrastructure projects.