Junior Cost Controller, Mining Projects

Turner & Townsend Limited; Medellín; Presencial; COP 96.974.000 - 135.765.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global professional services company in Medellín is seeking a Junior Cost Controller to manage budgeting and cost tracking for mining infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in project controls, effectively collaborating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Key responsibilities include developing cost reports, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial forecasts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Formación

• 3 - 5 years of experience in cost control for industrial, mining, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Fluent in Spanish; professional English proficiency required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost reports.
• Monitor expenditures and identify variances.
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Cost control methodologies

Collaboration with teams

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Aris Mining is seeking a Junior Cost Controller to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking for mining infrastructure projects. This role is critical to ensuring financial discipline, transparency, and alignment with project goals and timelines. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in project controls, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost reports, tracking actuals vs. budget across all phases.
• Monitor expenditures, identify variances, and provide early warnings on cost overruns.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance to validate cost data and ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the development of cash flow projections and funding requirements.
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and progress claims for compliance with contractual terms.
• Participate in cost risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies and project control procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in cost control for industrial, mining, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking methodologies.
• Proficient in cost control software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Prism, or similar), MS Excel, and reporting tools.
• Fluent in Spanish; professional English proficiency required.
• Knowledge of mining project lifecycles and capital project controls is a plus.

Desired Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.