Industrial Cost Control Specialist

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCostControl Full time $102,000 - $154,000

Job Overview

This Industrial Cost Control Specialist will play a pivotal role in delivering major brownfield projects. This is a site-based role where expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost engineering will directly influence performance and outcomes of large-scale industrial projects.

About the Role

You'll be embedded in an integrated project team supporting Project Managers and Team Leaders across the Capital Baseload Project Program. Your mission: ensure cost control, forecasting accuracy, and schedule alignment to drive successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost control, budgeting, and forecasting across the capital project portfolio
  • Maintain accurate records of committed, expended, and forecast costs
  • Monitor cost trends and identify deviations early
  • Validate contractor invoices, progress claims, and variations
  • Review scope changes and assess time/cost impacts
  • Audit contractor reports and ensure realistic forecasting
  • Track project schedules and provide time-to-complete analysis
  • Prepare performance reports, variation registers, and cash flow forecasts
  • Support procurement strategy and definitive cost estimates
  • Align cost breakdown structures with project management systems
  • Drive forecasting accuracy and manage change control processes
  • Collaborate with finance, engineering service providers, and procurement teams
  • Facilitate asset capitalisation and post-project reviews

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • Proven experience in cost control for large brownfield industrial projects
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cost-conscious decision-making
  • Experience in project controls systems and training others
  • A collaborative, ethical, and results-oriented mindset

What We Offer

Be part of a high-impact team delivering major capital projects, work in a dynamic fast-paced industrial environment, enjoy a supportive culture that values continuous improvement, competitive remuneration and career development opportunities

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