Senior Cost Control & Forecasting Lead - Mining

Brunel; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent negotiable hourly rate!

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Principal Advisor - Cost to support the Closure Execution of a major mining project based in Brisbane CBD. You will lead cost forecasting, reporting and cost control activities while guiding a team of Cost Controllers.

This 12-month contract emphasizes stakeholder liaison, data analysis and collaboration with Contractors to forecast cost and schedule, with occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Cost Control for major construction packages.
• Understanding of project management and project controls concepts.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Experience using cost management tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Exposure to major projects and Tier 1 EPC/EPCM desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Cost Controllers and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead forecasting and progress reporting of project costs, commitments and expenditure
• Liaise with stakeholders to support package forecasting activities
• Review cost data and provide trend analysis and recommendations
• Support proposal, bid and claim evaluations with the Contracts team
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with Construction Contractors to support cost and schedule forecasting
• Possible requirement to travel to the project site from time to time

Skills

Cost Control

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Cost Management Tools

Safety

Project Controls

Communication Skills

EPC Exposure

Job description

On behalf of our client, a High-Profile Tier 1 Mining Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Principal Advisor - Cost to support the Closure Execution of a Project. You will be responsible for leading cost forecasting, reporting and cost control activities while providing leadership to a team of Cost Controllers. This will be a 12 month contract, based in the Brisbane, CBD.

Description

• Manage a team of Cost Controllers and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead forecasting and progress reporting of project costs, commitments and expenditure
• Liaise with stakeholders to support package forecasting activities
• Review cost data and provide trend analysis and recommendations
• Support proposal, bid and claim evaluations with the Contracts team
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with Construction Contractors to support cost and schedule forecasting
• Possible requirement to travel to the project site from time to time

Profile

• Extensive experience in Cost Control for major construction packages
• Understanding of project management and project controls concepts
• Strong commitment to safety
• Experience using cost management tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Exposure to major projects and Tier 1 EPC or EPCM contractors is desirable

Job Offer

• Excellent negotiable hourly rate!
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,
E: *******@brunel.net | Mb: 0413 434 ***

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