Project Cost Controller – Civil Infrastructure

Nacap; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave 16 weeks

Annual leave 22 days

Superannuation

Employee referral program

Discounts program

Novated leasing

Free onsite parking

Career growth opportunities

Modern workspace

Job summary

Nacap is seeking a Project Cost Controller to join our Doncaster-based team. You will monitor, forecast, and report project costs to keep projects within approved budgets, partnering with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams across Australia and PNG as needed.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will develop cost reports, dashboards, and KPIs, establish cost control systems, and ensure compliance with financial policies and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years+ demonstrated experience as a Project Cost Controller, Cost Engineer or Quantity Surveyor in civil construction, ideally on infrastructure projects.
• Australian recognised tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Prepare, revise, and communicate cost control procedures to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely reporting of real time costs.
• Cost control, forecasting and analysis against project KPIs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modelling.
• Ability and willingness to work on site in remote locations around Australia and/or PNG on an ad-hoc basis as required.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office & SharePoint; Word, PowerPoint.
• Valid Australian drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial and Finance teams to provide cost insights and financial guidance.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for project and senior management.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor project cost control systems in line with approved budgets and cost codes.
• Monitor commitments including subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, and variations.
• Ensure variations and change events are captured, costed, approved, and reflected in forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, project controls procedures, and delegated authorities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes, systems, and reporting standards.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Pivot tables

Job description

Nacap is seeking a Project Cost Controller to join our Doncaster-based team. You will monitor, forecast, and report project costs to keep projects within approved budgets, partnering with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams across Australia and PNG as needed.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will develop cost reports, dashboards, and KPIs, establish cost control systems, and ensure compliance with financial policies and contract requirements.