Overview
Cost Control Engineer role at CPB Contractors for the North East Link Project (Victoria's biggest road project). The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package. The Design and Construction Contractor comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania.
About the Opportunity
Elevate your career with us and play a key role in orchestrating our financial success as a Cost Control Engineer. Join The North East Link Project and be the driving force behind budget optimization, cost reduction, and project profitability. This role will analyse the performance and productivity of the project to support senior management in making informed business decisions and improving the organisation's profitability.
Responsibilities
- Proficient in interpreting design drawings and preparing BOQs for civil and structural works.
- Skilled in developing histograms, resource charts, and time-phased cost forecasts.
- Tracking progress and updating drawings with markups. Compile, review and analyse forecast information and reports.
- Interpret operating results and make recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement.
- Build strong relationships with senior managers through positive, proactive and professional communication.
- Prepare appropriate financial assessment, reports and forecast vs budget and other ad hoc analysis.
- Audit the procurement process and ensure all requisitions and related invoices are authorised by the nominated person.
- Interpret operating results as they affect the financial position of the project/corporation and make recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement.
- Compile and review monthly project reports and KPIs.
- Prepare schedules for financial reporting in accordance with management and statutory requirements.
- Review and analyse operating results in relation to cost, budgets and operating policies. Consolidate capital asset, maintenance and operating budgets.
Minimum Requirements
- 3-5 years’ experience as a Cost Control Engineer, Project Engineer or Quantity Surveyor, ideally with civil and structures experience across major infrastructure.
- Demonstrated advanced skills with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Able to work in a fast-paced workplace.
- The ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
What We Offer
- Ongoing career support and development opportunities
- Generous parental leave
- Strong culture charter
- Quarterly social events
- Reward and recognition program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary
If this opportunity is of interest, please click the “Apply now” button to register your interest and subscribe to “Job Alerts” to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.
SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- General Business, Management, and Consulting
Industries
- Construction
CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.
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📌 Cost Control Engineer
🏢 Cpb Contractors
📍 Melbourne