Project Cost Controller

**Job no**: 493293
**Work type**: Permanent - Full time
**Location**: Perth
**Categories**: Finance, Commercial & Legal

**ABOUT US**

Ertech is a proudly employee-owned Australian civil and electrical construction company, delivering high-quality services across the Transport, Infrastructure, Resources, and Defence sectors. We partner with clients in both the public and private sectors, including state and federal governments. Since our humble beginnings in 1981, we’ve built a strong reputation for the quality of our work and the long-term relationships we foster — all driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, and authenticity.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are currently recruiting for an experienced **Project Cost Controller** to join our team supporting our long-term detailed and bulk earthworks, electrical services, infrastructure and construction scopes in **Rockingham, WA.**The role will be initially based at our Balcatta office and transitioning to Rockingham in February 2026.

As the **Project Cost Controller**, you will be responsible for responsible for monitoring and controlling project costs to ensure financial accuracy, efficiency, and successful delivery

**Other key responsibilities include, but not limited to**:

- Prepare regular financial reports, including cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and risk assessments for project stakeholders.
- Work closely with the project stakeholders to prepare and submit project monthly claims.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to assist with preparing and finalising vendor agreements ensuring alignment with company commercial requirements.
- Ensure that all project stakeholders are kept informed of any cost-related issues or decisions.
- Ensure that all cost planning activities comply with relevant regulations, contracts, and industry standards.
- Regularly review and update cost forecasts to ensure project costs remain within the approved budget.
- Review and valuing completed subcontractor and supplier claims, managing budgets and overseeing payments.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for various stages of project development.
- Measure financial key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure the project achieves the targeted outcomes.
- Perform value engineering exercises to identify and suggest cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.

**To be successful, y**ou will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following**:

- 3-5 years’ experience in a Cost Controller role or similar.
- Proven experience working on major projects, ideally with the main contractor.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (essential).
- Australian Defence background is desirable.

**WHY JOIN ERTECH?**

At Ertech, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

- Competitive remuneration
- Metro-based project - enjoy the benefit of being home every night
- Full-time position offering stability and annual leave entitlements
- Supportive, team-oriented culture where collaboration and respect are valued
- Play a key role in shaping the growth and success of our projects
- Career development and progression opportunities, annual performance development plans.
- Access to great benefits, including:

- Discounted Private Health Insurance (HBF & Medibank)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Novated leasing options through Paywise
- Service recognition and milestone rewards
- Employee Referral Program incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

**OUR CULTURE**

At Ertech, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. Ertech will provide you with the chance to be a part of great team, meet new people and gain experience with an industry leader who puts safety first.

**DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**

**HOW TO APPLY**

This is an incredible opportunity If you are looking for a position in an environment in which you can flourish whilst building your career, there is no better time to join the Ertech Team than now

**Advertised**: 18 Aug 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 20 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time