Project Cost Controller – Infrastructure & Utilities

First Nations Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

THRIVE program

EmpowHER

Internal mobility

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities seeks an experienced Cost Controller to support financial performance of construction projects. You will partner with project and operations teams to provide clear, timely cost information and reflect it in budgets, forecasts and month-end reporting.

Responsible for cost analysis, accruals and cash flow, you will help strengthen financial governance while supporting delivery of essential infrastructure within a complex delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project cost control and finance for capital projects.
• Strong forecasting, performance analysis and EVPM knowledge.
• Proficiency with InEight or similar project controls systems and JDE or ERP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project budgets and forecasts in InEight and JDE, tracking movements versus budget.
• Lead month-end cost control activities: accruals, cash flow forecasts, and project positions.
• Monitor actual costs, commitments, POs and budget movements across WBS.
• Analyze project cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, risks and forecasts to completion.
• Collaborate with project teams to improve cost control processes and governance.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned Value

Excel

Communication

Tools

InEight

JDE

Job description

Downer Energy & Utilities seeks an experienced Cost Controller to support financial performance of construction projects. You will partner with project and operations teams to provide clear, timely cost information and reflect it in budgets, forecasts and month-end reporting.

Responsible for cost analysis, accruals and cash flow, you will help strengthen financial governance while supporting delivery of essential infrastructure within a complex delivery environment.