Field Cost Engineer - FIFO Mining Projects

Bechtel; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Brisbane is recruiting a Field Cost Engineer – Common Distributable to lead cost control, budgeting, and reporting for site indirect contracts. The role includes reviewing contractor progress claims and variations, with onboarding in Brisbane and a transition to FIFO in Weipa in Q2 2027.

The successful candidate will forecast costs, maintain budgets, and produce cost status reports, coordinating with field supervision and contracts teams. 5–8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost engineering functions and reporting.
• Proven project experience as Cost Engineer/Cost Controller.
• Strong communication to present cost information to management.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, budgeting, and cost control for project packages.
• Review contractor progress claims and variations.
• Maintain cost status reports and identify overruns.
• Support budget allocation and reporting for construction disciplines.

Skills

Cost control

Cost engineering

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering/PM

Tools

EcoSys

MS Excel

Job description

Bechtel in Brisbane is recruiting a Field Cost Engineer – Common Distributable to lead cost control, budgeting, and reporting for site indirect contracts. The role includes reviewing contractor progress claims and variations, with onboarding in Brisbane and a transition to FIFO in Weipa in Q2 2027.

The successful candidate will forecast costs, maintain budgets, and produce cost status reports, coordinating with field supervision and contracts teams. 5–8 years of relevant experience preferred.