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Project Cost Controller

Engineering - Other | Perth, Australia
Title
Project Cost Controller
Reference
4023940
Salary
Competitive
Contract
Contract or Temp
Industry
Engineering – Other
Location
Perth

We’re seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join a major mining project, supporting delivery across both capital works and professional services. This is a key position responsible for maintaining cost integrity, driving accurate forecasting, and ensuring alignment across project functions.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll play a critical role in managing cost performance, supporting reporting requirements, and contributing to overall project success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cost control activities across the project, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
  • Maintain and update professional services cost tracking and reporting
  • Review capital packages, managing cost growth (specified and unspecified) and contingency
  • Support and enhance the trend management process across multiple project scopes
  • Work closely with contracts and procurement teams to ensure alignment on cost-related matters
  • Align cost data with project schedules to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting
  • Prepare and update internal and client-facing reports
  • Prioritise urgent cost activities in a fast-paced project environment

About You:

  • Proven experience in a Cost Control role on major mining, construction, or EPC/EPCM projects
  • Strong analytical capability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to meet reporting deadlines in fast-paced environments
  • Solid understanding of cost forecasting, trends, and project reporting processes
  • Experience working across capital projects and/or professional services cost tracking
  • Ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams including contracts and procurement

This is a strong opportunity to join a high-performing project team and contribute to the successful delivery of a large-scale development.

Apply now or contact Kevin Griffin for more information: kevin.griffin@millsrecruitment.com

Salary
Competitive
Contract
Contract or Temp
Ref #
4023940

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