Senior Cost Controller

National Talent Acquisition Manager @ Fulton Hogan Permanent role with career progression Sydney Olympic Park location Looking for Senior Cost Controller to oversee cost management across multiple Sydney Water projects, providing strategic insight, leadership and reporting excellence. Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still - there are always opportunities to do more and do better. Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more. Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy. Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us - it's a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way You'll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry. Do we offer a 'competitive' salary package? Of course Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more. What's on offer? We wish to complement our existing team with an experienced Senior Cost Controller for our Water Program Delivery with Sydney Water. You'll be responsible for Budget creation & Re-budgeting: Develop and manage initial project budgets, including re-budgeting as necessary to reflect project changes, unforeseen costs, and budget adjustments to ensure financial alignment with project goals. Cost Data Accuracy: Ensure that project cost data is accurately captured and reflects the current commercial and financial status of the project, including approved changes, remaining contingency, actual costs, and costs to complete. Schedule and Cost Alignment: Align project activity schedules with Work Package codes and the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS). Develop cost code setup files for the Finance team to set up the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). Cost Reporting & Analysis: Produce cost reports, collaborate with the lead cost controller, and assist the project team in extracting and analyzing cost information, ensuring alignment of schedule and cost phasing data. Cost Variance Analysis: Conduct cost variance analysis to identify deviations from budgeted costs and provide recommendations for corrective actions to keep projects on track financially. Cost Control Processes: Develop and implement cost control processes and procedures to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project costs, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards. Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with project teams, including project managers, estimators, Schedulers, engineers, and finance teams, to ensure effective communication and collaboration on cost-related matters. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in cost control and project management, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. What we need from you You will have the ability to build strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders whilst working collaboratively across a diverse and complex environment. You will be resilient, adaptable and someone who is comfortable making decisions and taking the initiative. The key to your success will be your ability to bring people together, build relationships and manage situations in a diplomatic and professional manner. Tertiary degree in Engineering or Construction-related field Extensive experience in project cost management within civil or water infrastructure Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor others Advanced proficiency in Excel and cost reporting systems Experience with Primavera P6 and Power BI for cost and schedule analysis Strong commercial acumen and analytical ability with exceptional attention to detail Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting insights to senior stakeholders A collaborative mindset and drive for continuous improvement Prior Sydney Water project experience will be highly regarded Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you're not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan. For 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Other Industries Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr