Lead Cost Controller - Mining EPCM (TCI & Forecasting)

AirSWIFT; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is recruiting a Lead Cost Controller for a major mining EPCM project based in Brisbane CBD on a 12-month casual contract. You will lead project cost control across the lifecycle, manage budgets, forecasts and cost reporting to align with project objectives.

The role requires strong experience in TCI management, cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and earned value reporting within complex environments, with advanced Excel and project cost systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Lead/ Senior Cost Controller in EPCM/mining environments.
• Experience with TCI reporting and controls.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and project cost management systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and maintain budgets, forecasts, commitments, and expenditure tracking.
• Oversee TCI reporting and ensure cost performance aligns with objectives.
• Analyze cost variances, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly project controls and management reports.
• Interface with project managers, planners, commercial teams and stakeholders.
• Support governance and decision-making with cost insights.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management processes.

Skills

Lead Cost Control

TCI Reporting

Cost Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Earned Value

Tools

Excel

Cost Management Software

Job description

Airswift is recruiting a Lead Cost Controller for a major mining EPCM project based in Brisbane CBD on a 12-month casual contract. You will lead project cost control across the lifecycle, manage budgets, forecasts and cost reporting to align with project objectives.

The role requires strong experience in TCI management, cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and earned value reporting within complex environments, with advanced Excel and project cost systems.