Lead Cost Controller

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Fortescue Future Industries Full time

**Job no**: 519599

**Work type**: Full Time Fortescue Employee

**Location**: Perth Bennett St, Perth Fortescue Centre

**Categories**: Technical & Engineering, Corporate Services

**_At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world. FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental, and economic benefits._**

**Lead Cost Controller**

**Work location: Perth, WA**

**Roster**: Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Principal Project Controls, the Lead Cost Engineer requires knowledge and experience across cost control, project controls, commercial and construction activities.

Due to upcoming project requirements, we have a new opportunity to join our team.

The role is responsible for the implementation of the cost management system and processes, leadership and development of project control team and the provision of budget, invoice and cost forecasting services and support.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement and utilise the cost management system, processes and procedures to ensure a consistent approach to project cost control, budget tracking, forecasting, cashflow and performance analysis.
- Management of the project cost and progress reporting process to provide consistent, accurate and timely reporting to the project management team including identification of any required actions to maintain approved baseline targets.
- Leadership, support and development of cost controllers in the team.
- Coordination of cost aspects within the broader project controls team ensuring alignment and collaboration with the other functions, in particular Planning.
- Ownership, oversight and hands-on participation with key cost control functions including:

- Support project contracting and procurement team with project contracts, purchase orders, project payment certificates review, setup in PIMS and SAP systems.
- Project month end VOWD and accruals submission and allocating expenses to cost centres and WBSs.
- Forecast cost to complete and highlight areas of risk to mitigate cost overruns against baseline plan and budget.
- Monthly reporting and variance analysis.
- Ensure project change management process (PCN) is utilised diligently on projects.
- Support quarterly capital planning process.
- Evaluate Contractor’s progress claims and reconcile with budgets and contracts.
- Monitor and audit cost management system and SAP to ensure accuracy between the two systems and escalate to management of any significant variances.
- Establish positive working relationships with all parties involved and upholding Fortescue’s values.

**Qualifications and skills required**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Finance.
- Prior experience in a similar role preferably in the resources and renewable energy sector and complex construction and engineering environments.
- At least 10 years project cost control experience at a lead and senior level, preferably including international elements or interfaces.
- Demonstrated experience establishing, managing and reporting the cost components of large-scale, complex capital projects, including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology.
- Experience leading, managing and developing project control team.
- Sound understanding of project control processes and techniques including methods for transitioning from study estimate to project budget, project cost and cash flow forecasting and analysis.
- Exposure to full project life cycle, from concept through to execution, and the associated gate movements.
- Strong communication skills, ability to interface with project and corporate stakeholders.
- Experience and proficiency with Omega PIMS cost system (not necessary).
- High level of computer skill with advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and MS Office package abilities.
- Project management or an internationally accredited project controls certification.
- Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work._
- Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics_**_._**

**Applications close**: 19 Jun 2023 W. A

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