On behalf of our client, a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently seeking x 2 Cost Controllers, to join the Offshore Project Services Team supporting a diverse portfolio of Offshore Energy projects. These will be 12 month contracts located in the heart of the Perth CBD.
Reporting to the Project Services Lead - Cost, you will support the delivery of cost control activities across a portfolio of offshore projects ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting and financial performance management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage cost control activities across assigned offshore projects
- Maintain project cost forecasts in line with approved procedures and project schedules
- Prepare and manage Value of Work Done (VOWD), Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
- Coordinate monthly accruals, variance analysis and month-end reporting activities
- Prepare and publish monthly cost reports and Power BI dashboards
- Monitor contractor work packages and validate contractor invoices
- Support contingency management and drawdown forecasting
- Update and maintain project financials within the Prism cost control system
- Support annual budget and Long-Term Planning processes
- Partner with Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to provide cost reporting and analysis
- Assist with audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support project closeout activities relating to cost management
- Previous experience in Cost Control or Cost Engineering within Capital Projects
- Exposure to Oil & Gas, Offshore, Drilling & Completions or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Finance, Business, Commercial or Construction Management
- Understanding of project services and project contracting/procurement disciplines
- Experience using SAP, Power BI and project cost systems such as Prism is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to develop management reports and presentations
- A collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and team-building skills
- Positive attitude, adaptability and willingness to learn