Strategic Cost Controller - Construction & Mining Projects

Consilium Solutions; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilium Solutions is expanding and seeking a driven Cost Controller to join our Perth team. You will work closely with the Cost Manager, supporting major projects across mining and construction, delivering accurate cost reporting and strong financial control using Oracle Unifier as the main platform.

We value attention to detail, proactive collaboration, and Full Australian working rights, with responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, and weekly/monthly cost reporting for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Cost Controller in construction or resources
• Hands-on experience applying WBS/CBS cost structures, including calculating VOWD and accruals
• Experience using cost management systems, with a solid understanding of their functionality
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Full Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects within the cost management system using the estimate and establishing a control budget baseline to enable accurate performance measurement
• Track and monitor project costs, including labour, materials, equipment, and overheads
• Collect and consolidate commitments, actuals, forecasts, and progress data from contractors, and input into the cost management system
• Ensure contractors submit progress claims on time and are accurately assessed against approved budgets and quantities, escalating any cost or scope deviations promptly
• Assist with forecasting and cash flow planning to support project delivery
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for stakeholders, management, and clients
• Maintain accurate cost allocations within the cost management system in line with WBS/CBS structures
• Adapt cost control processes, reporting formats, and system configurations to align with differing client requirements, governance structures, and reporting cycles on a project-by-project basis
• Provide general administrative and project support to the project team, internal stakeholders, and clients as required

Skills

Cost control

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Australian working rights

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Consilium Solutions is expanding and seeking a driven Cost Controller to join our Perth team. You will work closely with the Cost Manager, supporting major projects across mining and construction, delivering accurate cost reporting and strong financial control using Oracle Unifier as the main platform.

We value attention to detail, proactive collaboration, and Full Australian working rights, with responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, and weekly/monthly cost reporting for