Lead Cost Controller - Perth, Australia - Fortescue Future Industries

Fortescue Future Industries

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 518798

Work type:
Full Time Fortescue Employee

Location:
Perth Bennett St, Other

Categories:
Technical & Engineering

_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.

The role is responsible for the implementation of the cost management system and processes, leadership and development of cost 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 in order 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 less senior cost controllers
Coordination of cost aspects within the broader project controls team ensuring alignment and collaboration with the other functions, in particular Planning
Ownership, oversight and handson participation with key cost control functions including:
Support project contracting and procurement.
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.
Support quarterly capital planning process.
Change management process.
Evaluate Contractor progress claims and reconcile with budgets and contracts.
Monitor and audit cost management system and SAP to ensure accuracy between the two systems

Qualifications and skills required:

Degree qualified (bachelor's degree in Engineering or bachelor's degree in Commerce/ Finance and Project Management) or internationally accredited project controls certification
At least 10 years project cost control experience at a senior level within a resources environment, preferably including international elements or interfaces
Demonstrated experience establishing, managing and reporting the cost components of largescale, complex capital projects; including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort
Experience leading, managing and developing cost control teams
Sound understanding of project cost 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)
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_
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Applications close: 10 May 2023 W. Australia Standard Time