Cost Controller

Primary Location VIC - Morwell
Job Description Summary Exciting new opportunity for a Cost Controller to join our Utilities Infrastructure division supporting the maintenance of the AGL Loy Yang Power Station
About the Role
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Cost Controller to join our Utilities Division, supporting our Power Station Maintenance team.
Service Stream has recently secured a long-term maintenance contract supporting the AGL Loy Yang Power station located in the Latrobe Valley.
The Cost Controller will be required to work closely with the Project Control Manager to ensure the project meets certain goals, objectives and requirements. You will be creating and maintaining budgets and schedules on the project whilst also providing progress reports against work schedules.
Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Loy Yang Power Station, VIC
Reporting Line: Project Controls Manager
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely cost reports including variance analysis and progress and resolution of issues that may cause delay and or further cost.
• Create and implement project control plans, policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practises.
• Support successful procurement of goods and services.
• Attend project meetings with management and key stakeholders and ensure consistent utilisation of Project control tools, systems and upskilling of project engineers.
• Provide direct support and functional guidance to the Project delivery teams to achieve business and Project goals and objectives.
• Maintain effective relationships to assist the project manager manage client expectations.

About You
This opportunity will suit an individual who has ideally worked in a similar Engineering role within the Utilities Infrastructure/Civil Construction industries. In addition to the above you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Cost Controller supporting construction projects
• Experience within project accounting, cost control and project management
• Exposure to generating reports
• Experience using the MS Office Suite
• Experience using project planning software including MSP or P6 should be an advantage
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a similar discipline are advantageous

About Us
Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications, utilities and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue-chip client base.
Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.
Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.
Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.
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How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.