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Cost engineer

Sydney
Amentum
Cost evaluator
Posted: 25 April
Offer description

Work‐life balance and flexibility

Work‐life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Amentum Technology has exciting opportunities for talented and enthusiastic Cost Engineers to strengthen our established capability and support the continued growth of our business.

We're looking for a Cost Engineer who brings a positive, proactive, can‐do attitude to their work. You'll thrive here if you enjoy solving problems, taking ownership and helping project teams make informed decisions.

You'll have strong Excel skills, confident communication, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels are essential. If you're someone who likes to get into the detail, spot issues early and create clarity from complexity, you'll fit right in.

Responsibility

You will support Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget through rigorous attention to detail and the application of Amentum's project controls processes and best‐practice techniques.

Core Project Controls

* Applying project controls processes and systems
* Project set‐up, close‐out and reconciliations
* Ensuring accurate cost allocation
* Cost forecasting and financial analysis
* Monitoring revenue and gross margin
* Ensuring corporate systems accurately reflect project status
* Monitoring aged debt and supporting recovery
* Preparing client‐specific monthly reports
* Producing internal reporting for Operational Project Reviews
* Contributing to and/or attending monthly project meetings
* Supporting bids and proposals

Supporting Project/Programme Managers with

* Earned value analysis
* Risk and opportunity management
* Programme and resource monitoring
* Preparing change control and early warning notices
* Maintaining quality documentation
* Monitoring key performance indicators

Here's What You'll Need

* A positive, proactive can‐do attitude, with the confidence to take ownership and solve problems
* High confidence using Excel — including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, data validation and the ability to analyse data and present it clearly
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with project teams and clients
* Be organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple priorities
* Experience in a similar project controls, cost engineering or financial role
* Strong mathematical background and high numerical accuracy
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‐paced environment
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Experience with project controls tools and software

Equal Opportunity Statement

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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