Senior Program Cost Control Manager

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)Your chance to work with the best!

Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations two new above-ground stations accessibility rebuilds for six stations the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast and the introduction of a new world-class ETCS signalling system.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australias largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

About the Role

Play a pivotal role in managing and controlling the program and project cost aspects of the Cross River Rail project. This position is integral to the success of the project helping to ensure that project cost activities are effectively planned estimated monitored and controlled to ensure the project is completed on time within budget and in compliance with contractual obligations.

As a key member of the Program Controls team you will be responsible for providing leadership in cost management across multiple major projects within the Cross River Rail program. This includes the development and implementation of cost management and control procedures conducting cost risk assessments and preparing detailed cost forecasting and reporting. The role requires close collaboration with project teams project executives contractors and key stakeholders to ensure program costs are managed effectively reported and key actions are identified and taken when required.

The Program Cost Control Manager will lead and manage a team of Cost Controllers providing guidance mentorship and support to ensure effective cost control practices. This leadership involves fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment where team members are empowered to contribute to the projects success. Working from our corporate offices in the heart of Brisbanes CBD this opportunity is offered as a two-year fixed term contract with possible extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage program-wide cost control including forecasting reporting and risk analysis
• Develop and maintain the master program control budget and ensure scope alignment
• Identify and report on cost trends risks overruns and corrective actions
• Oversee cash flow variance analysis and final cost forecasting
• Review and improve cost control procedures and reporting standards
• Assess contractor performance and cost impacts vs plan
• Lead coach and support a team of cost controllers
• Provide input and advice to Project Directors on forecasting and risk
• Deliver regular executive-ready reports and briefings on cost status and financial risks
• Collaborate effectively with delivery teams contractors and government partners

About You:

• Extensive experience in cost management and cost control on large-scale construction programs.
• Strong leadership and team development experience within a cost function.
• Proven skills in cost forecasting trend analysis and variance reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including executive briefings reporting and presentations.
• Confident engaging with and influencing executives.
• Critical thinker with strong financial analysis and judgment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Why work with CRRDA

On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options career development through the Australian Institute of Management salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

How To Apply

Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 15th June 2025.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.