67Cost Controller (Internal Only)
Job Summary
Cost Controller
Office Location: Melbourne Hobart Traralgon & Burnie
At Marinus Link we value our people and their contributionsto our shared success. Were seeking a Cost Controller who thrives in acollaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity tocontribute to a nationally significant project by supporting our ProjectDelivery team and driving excellence in project controls and financialperformance.
If youre motivated by Marinus Links purpose tointerconnect Australias renewable energy for future generations and arepassionate about delivering complex infrastructure projects in a timelyefficient and sustainable way we want to hear from you.
Your Role
As a Cost Controller youll play a critical role inensuring the project remains within approved budgets while providing accuratecost forecasting financial analysis and performance reporting to supportinformed decision-making.
Youll:
- Monitor project expenditure commitments accruals forecasts contingency utilisation and forecast-at-completion (FAC) performance.
- Develop and maintain cost reports dashboards and performance metrics for project leadership and governance forums.
- Analyse cost trends variances and emerging financial risks and opportunities providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Coordinate monthly cost forecasting activities with delivery teams contractors and commercial stakeholders.
- Review contractor cost submissions and forecasts to ensure alignment with scope delivery assumptions and approved baselines.
- Support cost assurance reviews estimate reviews and periodic reforecasting exercises.
- Work closely with planning risk and commercial teams to align project scope schedule risk and cost outcomes.
- Maintain and improve cost control systems reporting tools dashboards and data quality processes.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of project controls standards governance frameworks and reporting practices.
Fora copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of thisrole visit the link that is posted in the initial email.
Youll Need
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Controls Engineering Project Management Finance Estimating Risk Management Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in cost control project controls commercial reporting or project finance within major infrastructure construction transport utilities energy rail roads or capital projects environments.
- Strong understanding of cost forecasting budgeting cost reporting financial analysis and project controls methodologies.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) risk management and contemporary cost estimating techniques.
- Experience working with large-scale complex infrastructure projects and multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and project data.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence outcomes.
- Experience working within complex matrix organisations and collaborative project environments.
- Experience with Incentivised Target Cost (ITC) contracts will be highly regarded.
- A high level of computer literacy including experience with project controls systems reporting tools and advanced Microsoft Excel.
We Offer
At Marinus Link we are building a passionate and talentedteam dedicated to delivering Australias renewable energy future. We offer ourpeople:
Flexible Working: Our offices are located inMelbourne Hobart Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexiblework brings to our business and our people and we welcome discussions on whatthis looks like for you.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our teams healthand wellbeing is a key priority. Youll have access to a range of benefitsincluding an in-house wellbeing specialist discounted private healthinsurance gym rebate and our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Development: We are committed to investing inour people providing regular learning and development opportunities tailoredto help you grow and succeed in your role.
Next Step
Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief coverletter outlining your understanding of the project your interest in the roleand how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by Friday 12 June 26.
If you have further questions about the role beforeapplying please contact Kim Richards at
At Marinus Link we are committed to fostering a workplacewhere diversity inclusion and belonging thrive. We value the uniqueperspectives backgrounds and experiences each team member brings knowingthat our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliverAustralias renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications fromindividuals of all backgrounds and communities.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any adjustments or alternative communicationmethods at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us.
MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIAS NEW ENERGYFUTURE
Marinus Link is a proposed electricity andtelecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It isrecognised as an actionable transmission project of national in the Manufacturing Construction Commissioning phase Marinus Linkwill support our nations emission reduction targets and generate thousands ofjobs at peak construction.
Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australiasrenewable energy for future generations.
Required Experience:
IC