At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor costs, prepare reports, and support project teams with financial data.
- Company: Join Rizzani de Eccher, a global leader in construction and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, career development, and work on high-profile projects.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Economics or related field and 5 years of cost control experience.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Rizzani de Eccher is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join our on-site team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring costs, controlling financial flows, preparing reports, and supporting the broader project team and headquarters with accurate financial data to ensure targets are met and/or corrective actions are implemented.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Project Manager to set up the budget and cash flow targets, and support the Project team with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and maintenance.
- With support from Engineers, track actual construction costs against actual quantities, and compare them against budgeted costs, using data to forecast cost-to-completion.
- Compare actual vs. planned progress and highlight deviations or risks to the Project Manager / Contract Coordinator, providing early warning to management about cost deviations and support the development of recovery or improvement strategies.
- Monitor, control and forecast project cash flow and costs, including cost statements for expense centers compared with budgets, highlighting any variances.
- Define, implement, and update project cost reports in compliance with client and corporate standards, including management and update of project control software (e.g. Matrix) to ensure accurate reporting, including monthly analysis and reports on expenditures, work progress, expenditure commitments, budget and schedule performance.
- Manage incoming and outgoing payments, coordinating with the dedicated Administrative Assistant / Clerk (who will be reporting to you directly).
- Develop and maintain cost databases, benchmarks, and indices to support budget preparation and performance analysis.
- Support annual budget preparation and monthly analytical accounting processes, in coordination with the headquarter Financial Management team and the local accountant firms.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost control, project controls, or financial management (construction or infrastructure experience preferred).
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to details.
- Strong reporting and forecasting abilities, with proficiency in cost control systems, project control software, and MS Office Suite (Excel in particular).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project in Adelaide.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment also based in Adelaide.
- Career development opportunities within a global construction group.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in building the future!
Cost Controller employer: Rizzani de Eccher
Rizzani de Eccher is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive team environment in Adelaide, where you can contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on career development within a global construction group, employees benefit from opportunities for growth and advancement while working alongside multidisciplinary teams. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build the future together!
