Senior Cost Controller - Flexible, Complex Energy Projects

Enerven Energy Infrastructure Pty; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time accrual

17.5% leave loading on annual leave

13% superannuation

Up to $900 electricity reimbursement

Employee Referral Program up to $5,000

Income protection

18 weeks paid parental leave

Extra 20 days annual leave

Novated lease vehicle salary sacrifice

Health insurance and gym discounts

Leadership and career development

Job summary

Enerven Energy Infrastructure Pty is seeking an experienced Project Controls Cost professional to lead cost control on complex construction and engineering projects, including battery energy storage and renewables. The role reports to the Head of Project Controls and can be based in Adelaide or Sydney.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and variance analysis, collaborating with project management and cross-functional teams to drive forecast accuracy and target achievement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Business, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project cost control across engineering and construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, reporting and performance management.
• Proficiency in Excel and relevant cost control systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls throughout project lifecycle.
• Enable and drive project cost forecasting processes.
• Deliver cost variance analysis and root cause investigation.
• Oversee change and contingency controls and track variances.
• Provide cost insights for visibility and corrective actions.
• Feed cost insights into estimating and project close-out.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within Project Controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Construction background

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Business

Finance

Tools

Cost control systems

Cost forecasting tools

Job description

Enerven Energy Infrastructure Pty is seeking an experienced Project Controls Cost professional to lead cost control on complex construction and engineering projects, including battery energy storage and renewables. The role reports to the Head of Project Controls and can be based in Adelaide or Sydney.

You will manage budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and variance analysis, collaborating with project management and cross-functional teams to drive forecast accuracy and target achievement.