Cost Controller

About the Role:

UGL are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join our team on an ongoing basis working on a major Oil & Gas project. Commencing ASAP, you will be working a 5/2 roster within Perth CBD, point of hire is Perth, WA.

This position will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring projects costs, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, and collaborating closely with the Project Controls and Execution teams to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation and submission of monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) reports to client

Monitor project budgets and report weekly on the status of commitments and FFC to relevant Project Leads highlighting any potential risk.

Action change management in a timely manner utilising Site ROC Register to mitigate potential over-runs, while adhering to Client TCE guidelines.

Preparation of Target Cost Estimate performance reviews.

Ensure all costs and time are booked to the correct cost code and CTR. Utilise mobilisation records to ensure billing accuracy is maintained.

Tracking and analysis of materials, plant, tooling, and equipment costs against budget.

Conduct regular audits in conjunction with Finance team to verify and adjust cost entries in SAP and Track'em.

Review time allocations by offsite resources and coordinate approvals in Track'em (client system).

Initial vetting of incoming invoices for correct coding and matching to purchase orders, including liaison with accounts payable department.

Support Financial Analyst with the creation of Contractors monthly invoice, and all supporting data to allow Company review of sums invoiced.

Prepare, revise, and communicate cost control procedures as necessary to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely reporting of real time costs.

Cost control, forecasting and analysis against the Work Order requirements.

About You:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, including at least 2 years as a Cost Controller, within a commercial environment and/or change management role in relevant operations.

Knowledge of financial management systems. SAPFSM and Track'em experience highly regarded

A proven track record of being responsible, flexible and an excellent communicator.

A strong understanding of industry standards and best practices relevant to the project.

Relevant experience in an industrial services organization and/or mining/oil and gas sector.

Power BI experience preferred.

What makes you right for UGL:

Genuine concern for safety

Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace

Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment

An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm

A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us:

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

If you are confident, you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now.

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