Project Cost controller

Austal

The Role

Overview

Control and report project costs, budgeting and variance for shipbuilding programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • estimates
  • cost control
  • cost monitoring
  • client invoicing
  • claims processing

Tasks

-Assisting with Ensuring all Estimates remain Current & Realistic -Collaboration with Internal & External stakeholders to ensure Cost Control Compliance -Cost Performance Monitoring and Analysis -Preparation of Client Invoicing -Reviewing & Processing of Subcontractor Claims & Invoices

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • finance
  • 2-5 years
  • cost control
  • excel
  • earned value

What You Bring

-Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field -2-5 years of experience in a cost control, project controls, or financial analysis role within a project or program delivery environment -Sound knowledge of cost management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis -Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools -Experience applying cost control processes and procedures, preferably in an Earned Value Management System environment

Benefits

-Professional development and training opportunities. -A supportive and dynamic work environment. -Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. -Competitive compensation and benefits package.

The Company

About Austal

-Operates major shipyards in Australia, the US, the Philippines, and Vietnam. -Projects include high-speed catamarans, fast ferries, US Navy Littoral Combat Ships, and ocean surveillance vessels. -Leverages aluminium-multihull technology for high-performance, lightweight vessels across industries. -Built the world’s largest trimaran ferry and modules for Virginia-class submarines under AUKUS expansion. -Balances commercial and defense work, including windfarm support vessels and naval warships.

Sector Specialisms

Defence

Commercial Vessels

Maritime Technology

Shipbuilding

Offshore Patrol

Surveillance

Expeditionary Transport

Medical Ships

Salvage and Rescue

Drydock Services

Unmanned Vessel Programs

Autonomous Machinery Control