Project Cost Controller
BH-322091
Posted: 09/01/2026
- Hourly rate
- Australia Western Australia Kwinana Beach
- Contract
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Mining
We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller to manage end-to-end cost control and financial performance across a diverse portfolio of capital projects. This role blends traditional cost management with systems integration and AI-enabled analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy, cost visibility, and decision-making.
Benefits:
Key Responsibilities:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Benefits:
- 12-month contract with strong potential for extension
- Based in Kwinana, with free parking provided
- $85 per hour + super
- Opportunity to work with a leading ASX-listed organisation
- Excellent prospects for professional growth and skill development
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance analysis.
- Ensure accurate cost attribution, cash flow monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Configure and support project control systems and reporting tools.
- Drive data quality, governance, and process standardisation.
- Leverage advanced analytics and AI-driven insights to improve forecasting and automate reporting.
- New ERP and AI systems implementation.
- Identify opportunities for automation and digital optimisation across project controls.
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
- Significant experience in project cost control within capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of project control systems (e.g. SAP, OnePlan, Primavera, MS Project, Project Online), and advanced Excel skills; BI tools and AI analytics exposure desirable.
- Analytical mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.