CareerPlan

Cost Control Manager - Power Projects

QueenslandFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead Cost Control delivery and resource allocation across an assigned portfolio of power projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost information for decision-making.

Role type

Senior Cost Control Manager (Power Projects)

Builds

Cost control systems, reporting, and governance practices for energy and utilities projects

Domain

Energy & Utilities / Construction Project Management

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Cost control, budget management, financial forecasting, resource allocation, stakeholder management, team leadership, risk management, data analytics

Preferred skills

InEight, Power BI, postgraduate studies

Technologies

InEight, Power BI

Responsibilities

Lead Cost Control delivery and resource allocation; oversee budget integrity, cost coding, commitments, actual costs, accruals, and reconciliations; lead monthly forecast reviews and challenge assumptions; maintain visibility of cost performance, margin, contingency, cash flow, and risks; deliver evidence-based project and portfolio reporting; coach and develop Cost Control resources; implement Cost Control standards and processes; collaborate with operational and functional stakeholders to resolve issues; promote strong Cost Control behaviours and escalate material risks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities