Cost Controller Senior

About the Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Civmec is proud to be delivering the civil works package for a major development within BHP’s Nelson Point facility in Port Hedland, WA. The scope includes civil and structural works associated with the new Car Dumper 6, along with supporting civil infrastructure required for the broader Port Debottlenecking Project Phase 2 (PDP2).

We are seeking a detail oriented, analytical, and commercially focused Cost Controller Senior to support the project team and ensure accurate cost management across this large-scale execution phase.

This role will play a key part in monitoring project performance, maintaining cost integrity and supporting effective decision making throughout the project lifecycle.

This position operates in our Henderson Head Office.

About the Role

You will play a key role in driving the project’s financial performance by leading cost control, forecasting and reporting activities. Working closely with project leadership, commercial teams, and subcontractors, you will ensure full visibility of project financials, maintain robust cost governance, and provide forward looking insights that support decision making in a fast paced delivery environment. Strong analytical capability, accuracy, and the ability to translate data into meaningful reporting will be essential.

• Lead project cost control, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditure, commitments, accruals, and cost movements.
• Maintain project budgets, cost codes, and financial governance aligned with scope and revenue changes.
• Deliver month end reporting, including cost to complete, variance analysis, margin performance, and cash flow forecasts.
• Develop forward looking cost forecasts for labour, plant, equipment, and subcontractors using financial and progress data.
• Oversee claims, certificates, invoicing, and payment cycles, ensuring deadlines and compliance are met.
• Manage procurement controls, including requisitions, POs, GRNs, and audit of authorisations.
• Monitor subcontractor obligations such as insurances, securities, retentions, and bank guarantees.
• Provide financial insights to project leadership, highlighting cost trends, risks, and commercial opportunities.
• Strengthen reporting frameworks and dashboards to improve visibility of project performance.
• Support continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, cost governance, and financial processes

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional experience across the mining, construction, and engineering sectors.
• Strong capability with ERP systems, including SAP or equivalent platforms.
• Proven experience in reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills where required.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and perform effectively in high pressure environments.

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 1 week for permanent secondary caregivers. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Team for a confidential chat on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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