Lead Cost Controller - Perth, Australia - Lycopodium

Lycopodium

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

International EPCM Company

Growing pipeline of awarded projects of various sizes, scopes and commodities
Unique Lead level opportunity within a highperforming team

As we continue through an exciting period of growth, and due to the Company's involvement in a number of new projects and studies,
Lycopodium is currently recruiting for an experienced
Lead Cost Controller to join our Perth based team.

The tasks you'll perform

Support and lead the cost control functions on a range of projects, with varying levels of complexity.
Manage and coordinate inputs from various team members including engineering, procurement, contracts, project and construction in order to establish detailed cost, manhour controls and schedule.
Ensure all budgets; forecasts and cost commitments are produced efficiently, to a high standard, and in line with company & project requirements.
Support team members with reforecasting and estimating activities to complete project cost forecasts (trending).
Prepare project specific reports including progress, financial and resource information, including actual costs, earned value and forecasts.
Assist Project Managers in decision making by constantly monitoring budget and expenditure changes, as well as providing regular updates of project status.
Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including Clients, Vendors and coworkers.
Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the Cost Control team as required.

The expertise you'll bring

8+ years' experience in a cost control or related role, ideally within an engineering or projectbased environment.
Qualifications in a commerce or engineering discipline is preferred, but not essential.
Previous experience working on major capital resources sector projects will be considered favourably.
Advanced competencies with industry standard software including Microsoft Excel and cost control programmes (
CMS proficiency will be highly regarded).
High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of project controls.
Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.
Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with numerous stakeholders across all business units.
A selfstarter who can readily adapt to shifting priorities in a fastpaced environment.

The benefits we'll provide
Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development.

You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career

That's why we:

Invest in our people for the longterm, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.
Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company. _

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Please submit your CV by clicking the 'Apply' button.

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