AddressAbout Inland Rail
Inland Rail is a once-in-a-generation project that will complete the backbone of Australia's freight rail network. It will enhance supply chains by providing a transit time of 24 hours or less for freight trains between Melbourne and Brisbane. Inland Rail will connect regional Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland to markets more efficiently, drive substantial cost savings for producers and consumers, and deliver significant economic benefits. Inland Rail is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world.
About the opportunity
As the Cost Manager you are to produce and maintain Inland Rail Project cost reports, covering delivery of the project sections between Albury and Parkes Enhancement sites. The position includes managing baseline costs, supporting the development of trend and change management, forecasting and budgeting inputs to facilitate the Project team's objective within the overall Program and budget.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Update and maintain Prism G2 and the information stored within for accuracy and timeliness.
- Update of monthly actuals, accruals and provide monthly forecasts in Prism G2 in accordance with the subproject schedule and Project Controls reporting calendar.
- Monitor and analyse commitments and actuals in Prism G2 for accuracy of information.
- Participate in early project activities related to reviewing/implementing cost control processes and systems.
- Develop and submit monthly accruals schedule.
- Provide cost forecast for project management team.
- Work with Cost Estimating, Planning and Scheduling to ensure best application of integrated project controls and systems.
- Identify timescale opportunities/threats to the project and liaise with the appropriate members of the project team to achieve 'best for project' outcome.
- Any other cost management requirements, as directed by the Program Controls Lead.
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of 7 years project controls associated experience.
- Ability and functional knowledge of electronic cost control tools, including spreadsheets; Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs.
- Experience in a large project-based finance system such as Oracle, SAP or Ci Financials.
- Technical competence in cost control, tracking and reporting.
- Ability to interpret cost and schedule data for forecasting purposes.
- High level of interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to interface, interact and work in and within the project team and external parties as required.
- Excellent skills in multi-tasking, prioritisation, and time management with the ability to manage numerous tasks at any one time in a demanding environment.
- Self-motivated, passionate, highly efficient, proactive, and professional with a respect for confidentiality
- Client-side experience, commercial acumen, and ability to manage sub-contractor schedules.
What you'll be joining
- You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
- Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
- Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
- Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.
Our Organisation and Culture
Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: Thursday 4th July 2024.
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.
