Cr2023-100 Project Cost Controller

Maximum Term Contract
- Based in Melbourne, Victoria
- Caree Advancement Opportunity

**About Contract Resources**

Striving to set new standards, we're a global group of problem solvers. We're a team. Bigger and better together, we leave egos at the door. Yes, you can smash glass ceilings here - safely of course.

On-site, we're recognised for our red overalls and our commitment to the job and each other. Embracing diversity, we work shoulder-to -shoulder with one focus: Doing it better together to sustain a more productive future for all.

Since its establishment in 1989, Contract Resources (CR) has experienced impressive growth, expanding globally, and becoming a leading provider of specialised industrial and mechanical services to refineries, petrochemical plants, and industrial plants. With offices strategically located in Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East, we are well-positioned to take on projects for clients around the world.

**About the Role**

Due to continued growth of the business, we have an opportunity for a highly motivated Project Cost Controller with strong experience working in a complex project environment. This position will support the Project Manager to achieve their key objectives including commercial performance optimization and financial accuracy.

**Role Accountabilities include**:
**Project Cost Control**
- Ensure relevant contracts and jobs are set up fully in our internal financial systems, enabling timely invoicing, cost monitoring and report generation
- Ensure timesheet (human resources and assets) and invoice accuracy
- Monitoring cost ledgers and identifying and reconciling actual invoiced cost data against budgeted cost data
- Drive the client requirements aligned to contract deliverables
- Realise opportunities to maximise outcomes in accordance with conditions of the contract
- Revenue and cost forecasting and risk analysis to anticipate budgetary variations
- Continued tracking of project costs aligned to client purchase orders
- Drive project variation and delay expectations to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
- Coordinate End of Month requirements for projects to comply with internal and external financial reconciliation and invoicing obligations
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the cost control function of the project
- Track submitted invoices to ensure payment is received within payment terms in the contract
- Conduct audits on payroll cots and other business expenses to minimise leakage on the project
- In conjunction with client stakeholders, resolve any invoice queries to ensure accurate and timely invoice approvals
- Prepare accurate and timely project cost reports including weekly, monthly and quarterly project reporting expectations
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including project managers, project engineers, schedulers, client focal and administrators. Mentor site personnel and administrators on client requirements to ensure compliance
- Participate in internal gate review process for proposals and estimates prior to submitting to the client
- Ensure accurate equipment utilisation for the project and support the Capex process for new equipment
- Data input to internal and external systems as required including timesheet entry for personnel, equipment and 3rd party

**To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following**:

- Minimum 3 years' experience working within complex project cost control
- Experience working in the Construction/Mining/Oil & Gas industry would be advantageous but not essential
- Experience liaising with internal and external customers
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Confidence to offer system improvements / suggestions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Experience of office / administration processes with the ability to learn and improve procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence others
- High level of analytical and computing skills

**How to apply**

**Employee Benefits**

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company that offers a great work life balance, a sociable, fun and collaborative working environment. There are opportunities to upskill and further progress your career with training and development opportunities available including those specific to the industry and sector.
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**Diversity**

Contract Resources is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.