Maintain and execute project controls functions, including daily docketing and daily cost reporting
Support cost to date, forecast cost to complete, commitments, accruals and variance analysis reporting
Ensure all project controls activities are undertaken in accordance with John Holland policies and procedures
Maintain established project controls systems and processes, escalating issues and improvement opportunities to senior project controls or commercial staff.
Collaborate closely with project delivery, commercial and finance teams to collect, verify, and analyse cost data
Support preparation of monthly project reporting including cost performance, trends, and risks
Conduct routine checks and reconciliations of docket and cost data to ensure completeness and accuracy
Assist in maintaining digital daily costing systems (e.g., Synchro Perform), supporting users in correct application of digital dockets, site diaries, and progress capture
Liaise with project stakeholders, including sub-contractors and workforce
Provide clear, timely cost-related information to project teams to support decision-making and performance tracking
Contribute to benchmarking, lessons learned and historical cost data collection to support future planning
Identify and communicate emerging cost issues early and support development of corrective actions

Tertiary qualification, preferably in one of the following disciplines
Engineering, Construction, Building, Project Management, Accounting, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
2-5 years of relevant experience in Construction, Engineering, Commercial Project / Cost Control and Earned Value analysis
Multi-disciplined Commercial Project/Cost Control experience ideally for Major Projects
Intermediate proficiency in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and Project / Cost Control and Earned Value systems
Experience with earned value concepts advantageous but not essential
Exposure to digital daily costing tools (e.g., Synchro Perform, Virtual Super, Docketbook) desirable

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people.

Cost Engineer

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