Senior Cost Controller | Brownfields Portfolio

Are you a seasoned Project Controls qualified who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Senior Cost Controller to join a major energy player in Brisbane, managing a high-volume portfolio of diverse Brownfield projects.

This is a 12-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension, offering the chance to oversee a solid pipeline of work including bridge removals, facility upgrades, and essential infrastructure projects.

Why This Role?

- High-Impact Portfolio: Manage a "low value, high volume" suite of projects with individual values up to $50M.
- Dynamic Engagement: Act as a key advisor to multiple Project Managers and Engineers, ensuring financial integrity across the board.
- Flexible Balance: Based in a central Brisbane office with a hybrid work model (2 days work-from-home).
- Competitive Rate: Daily rate between $862.08 - $1,071.00 (dependent on experience).

Your Impact

As a subject matter expert, you will provide the leadership and technical guidance necessary to keep projects within budget and on schedule. Your day-to-day will involve:

- Full Lifecycle Controls: Developing detailed budgets, managing periodic forecasting, and monitoring costs vs. budget.




- Trend Analysis: Identifying unfavorable trends early and recommending corrective actions to influence project outcomes.
- Contractor Management: Partnering with EPC/EPCM contractors to ensure accurate progress reporting and commercial compliance.
- Strategic Reporting: Compiling monthly project reports and providing data-driven insights for management presentations.

What You Bring

- Industry Expertise: A minimum of 10 years' experience in major capital project execution, ideally within Oil & Gas or extractive industries.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong background in Capex/Opex estimating, change control, and cost forecasting. Experience with SAP, PRISM, or Primavera P6 is a major plus.
- Diverse Contract Knowledge: Proven ability to navigate various contract types, including lump sum, unit rate, and reimbursable environments.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to "challenge respectfully" and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Qualifications: Tertiary degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Commerce/Accounting.

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📌 Senior Cost Controller (Queensland)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Queensland