Senior Cost Controller – Major EPC Projects

Webuild S.p.A.; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave program

Ongoing learning and development

Gym onsite facilities

Mental health programs

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Webuild S.p.A. is seeking a Cost Control Manager to lead the K2 project cost control framework in Perth.

You will establish and operate cost control, forecasting and performance reporting to support informed decisions on the K2 Project, a major EPC/D&C initiative in Western Australia. You will oversee forecasts, cost-to-complete analysis, and variance reviews, coordinating with Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams to validate progress and cost drivers, while mentoring cost control

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in project cost control or project controls on major EPC or D&C projects, including forecasting, earned value and senior management reporting.
• Basic knowledge of ERP software (SAP and/or Oracle) and project control software.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate cost, progress, and performance insights to project teams and stakeholders.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project cost control systems, including cost breakdown structures, control budgets and commitment tracking aligned to the approved Program of Works.
• Manage preparation and maintenance of project forecasts, cost-to-complete and variance analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Monitor project cost performance against budget, including labour, materials, subcontract and indirect costs.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams to validate progress, commitments and cost drivers.
• Support preparation of payment claims, cost reports and management dashboards for project and corporate governance.
• Provide cost input to assessment of variations, claims and extensions of time in coordination with the Commercial Manager.
• Manage and mentor cost control personnel, ensuring consistent application of cost control procedures and reporting standards.
• Ensure cost control records, supporting documentation and audit trails are maintained in accordance with governance and assurance requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Project control software

Job description

Webuild S.p.A. is seeking a Cost Control Manager to lead the K2 project cost control framework in Perth.

You will establish and operate cost control, forecasting and performance reporting to support informed decisions on the K2 Project, a major EPC/D&C initiative in Western Australia. You will oversee forecasts, cost-to-complete analysis, and variance reviews, coordinating with Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams to validate progress and cost drivers, while mentoring cost control