Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Senior Cost Controller
Senior Cost Controller managing budgeting, forecasting, and finance governance for water projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and governance across multiple projects. • Analyse trends, identify early warnings, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate cost and schedule risks. • Mentor cost controllers and promote best practice across projects. • Facilitate cross‑project risk and opportunity reviews with delivery teams. • Oversee month‑end reporting, cost accruals, cash flow forecasting, and budget adjustments. • Work in a Tier 1 ASX‑listed company delivering critical national infrastructure with in‑house technical expertise and strong project support.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸budget planning
- ▸cost forecasting
- ▸risk analysis
- ▸cash flow
- ▸reporting
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join Downer’s Utilities – Water Services team, reporting to the Finance Manager. This full‑time, on‑site role is based in Brisbane and is pivotal in ensuring strong financial governance, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple or complex construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, mentor cost controllers, and provide insights that drive project success. The role is essential in supporting the delivery of Australia’s critical water infrastructure. • 10+ years’ experience in project cost management, ideally in capital construction or infrastructure. • Strong proficiency in InEight, JDE, or similar cost control systems. • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; deep understanding of cost control principles, including EVPM. • Proven experience in mentoring, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. • Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, proactive, and results‑driven.
Requirements
- ▸10+ years
- ▸ineight
- ▸jde
- ▸excel
- ▸cost control
- ▸mentoring
Benefits
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits. • Career development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER. • Access to Perks@Downer discounts across financial, travel, and wellbeing services. • Internal mobility and progression opportunities within Energy & Utilities.
Work Environment
Onsite