Cost Control Lead
Core
Lead cost management, forecasting, and reporting for a large-scale capital works portfolio of infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC cost control lead
Builds
Robust cost management processes, systems, and governance frameworks for infrastructure delivery
Domain
Infrastructure, capital works, engineering, defence, transport, mining, construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Portfolio cost control, forecasting, budgeting, change control, stakeholder management, team leadership, financial reporting, project lifecycle cost management, Microsoft Excel, project controls systems
Preferred skills
Mentoring cost control professionals, driving continuous improvement in reporting and analytics
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, project controls/reporting systems
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Cost Controllers; oversee portfolio-wide cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting; develop and maintain cost management processes and governance frameworks; analyse cost performance and provide proactive recommendations; ensure alignment between budgets, commitments, forecasts, and project scope; lead month-end reporting and portfolio performance reviews; provide strategic cost management advice to senior leadership; manage change control processes; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership