Cost Controller

Join Australia's global resources company and make an impact today

Your new companyOur client is amongst the world’s top producers of major commodities including iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper and uranium. They extract and process minerals, oil and gas from its production operations located primarily in Australia and the Americas.  

Your new role
Your primary function is to assist with the cost planning and controlling of site related activities including review of Implementation Contractor report and performance.
Your responsibilities:

Set-up, implement, maintain and manage PMO Project WBS

Set-up, implement, maintain and manage a monthly reporting plan, not just for Cost Control but the overall PMO reports. Ensure/facilitate effective report compilation, analysis and sign off by PMO Project Leads

Ensure the effective implementation and use of project cost control system (EcoSys/CMS)

Set-up, implement and maintain an Earned Value management system

Assure cost related information including analysis of deviations from budget is communicated to PMO Project Leads

Ensure that Implementation Contractor issues their Monthly Report on time and in accordance with the reporting calendar

Assure accuracy and timeliness of data collection for cost measurement

Supports preparation of overall cost report analysis for the Project Leads’ monthly progress report

Review change proposals for completeness and adequacy of costs

Assure proper implementation of changes into control budget & forecast via change management process

Ensure that cost actual and forecast report is reflective of updated schedule’s actual and forecast

Manage payment processes from purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice receipting to payments

Supports contingency drawdown analysis for project management team

Assist in the development and implementation of improved cost control techniques and methods

Conduct and report on project cost risk analyses

Supports BHP finance team with all budgetary & forecasting provisions

Establish liaison with the financial control personnel in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and to maximise the effective use of resources

 What you'll need to succeed

Demonstrated experience working in a similar role, preferably in complex mining construction projects

Demonstrated experience with cost estimating, cost control and cost risk analysis systems

Demonstrated experience in cost control across a major multidiscipline engineering & construction project

A detail-oriented senior Cost Controller who proactively communicates with stakeholders and keep them informed

Exposure to multi-discipline projects and use of project control systems

Confidence in interpreting engineering and contractor provided documentations

Understanding of project control principles (CPM, SPI, CPI)

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or construction related field is desirable.

What you'll get in return
 In return for your success, you will be working with a global brand in mining at an exciting time where development and expansion is around the corner. Your hourly rate will be competitive on an attractive roster. You will be surrounded be equally, motivated colleagues in a positive working environment  
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Shannon Ferguson now.
 If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.  In conjunction with our client, and our commitment to achieving a diverse workforce, we strongly encourage applications from Females, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Hays are an equal opportunity employer and working in accordance with our client to achieve equality under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 WA Legislation (section 13).
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