Cost Controller - Major Projects
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Project Cost Controller – Major Projects
Location: Booragoon, Pinjarra, Wagerup, Willowdale & Huntly (site travel required)
Rate: $75.00 to $80.00 per hour plus superannuation
Contract Duration: 12 months with strong possible extension
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller to support the delivery of major capital projects across mining and refining operations in Western Australia.
Who are we? Chandler Macleod is a leading global workforce solutions provider, delivering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services across multiple industries. #wegetpeople
Working within a high-performing Major Projects team, you will provide specialist cost control, forecasting, reporting and project controls support across large-scale capital projects. Partnering with Project Managers, Planners, Procurement, Construction and Finance teams, you will ensure accurate project cost management, robust governance and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Location: Booragoon, Pinjarra, Wagerup, Willowdale & Huntly (site travel required)
Rate: $75.00 to $80.00 per hour plus superannuation
Contract Duration: 12 months with strong possible extension
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller to support the delivery of major capital projects across mining and refining operations in Western Australia.
Who are we? Chandler Macleod is a leading global workforce solutions provider, delivering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services across multiple industries. #wegetpeople
Working within a high-performing Major Projects team, you will provide specialist cost control, forecasting, reporting and project controls support across large-scale capital projects. Partnering with Project Managers, Planners, Procurement, Construction and Finance teams, you will ensure accurate project cost management, robust governance and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned to project schedules and WBS.
- Monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals and forecasts.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, trend analysis and variance reporting.
- Track cost impacts arising from project changes and identify cost risks and opportunities.
- Review contractor claims and validate project costs.
- Support funding approvals, budget allocation and project close-out activities.
- Contribute to tendering, project assurance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or similar.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in project cost control within mining, refining, resources or heavy industrial environments.
- Experience supporting capital projects valued at $150M+.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, cost forecasting and governance frameworks.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and project cost management systems experience.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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The Cost Controller - Major Projects role with Chandler Macleod is based in Pinjarra, WA, AU.
What does the Cost Controller - Major Projects role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Cost Controller - Major Projects role at AUD 75–80 per hour.
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