Cost Control Specialist

• Develop communications and reporting networks for data gathering, review, analysis and presentation of recommendations to ensure projects remains on schedule and within budget.
• Communicate schedule status & recommendations to the project teams to maintain the projects within approved budgets and cash flow constraints.
• Work with project teams to develop and maintain project work breakdown structures according to MPC & Project Controls standards.
• Review and maintain project performance measurement systems (Primavera P6) and reports for contractor progress.
• Ensure both MPC and contractors adhere to project control procedures and reporting requirements.
• Support Project Controls Supervisor with monthly portfolio and project status reporting.
• Interface with various departments to gather information, communicate issues, and resolve problems.
• Prepares and keeps current master program and project plans as well as sub project plans for monitoring and tracking.
• Provides information as needed on the content, modification, or presentation of project schedule.
• Identifies and records the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled. Evaluate actual engineering progress and provide regular schedule updates.
• Interfaces with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems.
• Contributes to the development of working schedules for Estimating, prior to execution date, which sufficiently illustrates the sequence of work activities and project timeframe.
• Prepares and issues preliminary phased schedules.
• Incorporates resource loading data into schedules as required.
• Consults the appropriate project team members and MPC’s estimating procedures as a means of ensuring that proper planning is completed prior to the commencement of work.
• Assists Project Managers in creating short-term schedules, monitor such schedules to determine impact on master schedule, and help in formulating actions to correct scheduling problems.
• Develop & maintain regular manpower estimates/histograms for current, upcoming, and future work for short term and long-term forecasting manpower needs.
• Perform EVM analysis on projects in engineering phase.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent field preferred.
• Computer Proficiencies: Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Advanced Excel Experience) and experience with SAP. Planning and Scheduling software Primavera P6 is strongly preferred.
• Experience Preferred: Minimum of one year of experience in executing, contracting, planning and scheduling projects work required.
• Additional Skills:
  • Critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, organization & planning skills.
  • Ability to quickly adapt in a dynamic work environment.

The Company / Project

We are recruiting for a leading Perth-based EPCM client involved in major projects across the energy, chemical, and resources sectors. This project is geared towards renewables. The team is dynamic and dedicated, providing a supportive environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to join our Perth team. In this role, you will:

• Complete civil design of open and closed drainage structures, retaining walls, laydowns, and general civil design around processing plants.
• Prepare calculation packages to support designs.
• Advise the lead engineer on project scope and assist with changes in compliance with project change management processes.
• Support the lead structural engineer where opportunities arise, ensuring successful delivery of project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with the structural engineering team and project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve issues, developing appropriate solutions and seeking assistance when necessary.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in structural engineering design within the mining, energy, and/or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with civil engineering software such as Drains, StormCAD, MicroStation, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of pavement design and design standards.
• Ability to design drainage networks.
• Proficiency in using the 365 suite and various collaboration tools.
• Strong independent working skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered (Australian Citizen, PR holder, or valid Australia working VISA).

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a growing sector.
• Competitive pay rate
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Career development opportunities beyond this role.
• Inclusive and diverse team culture.
• Additional learning and development opportunities.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Jade.devries@airswift.com - 0493 021 266

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