Industrial Cost Engineer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCost Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Key Role in Project Delivery

This is a site-based position where your expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost engineering will directly influence the performance and outcomes of large-scale industrial projects.

About the Position

  • Lead capital project portfolio cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
  • 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 capitalization and post-project reviews

Your Skills and Experience

  • 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

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