ABOUT US

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Commerce/ Finance
• Project management or an internationally accredited project controls certification
• Prior experience in a similar role preferably in the resources and renewable energy sector and complex construction and engineering environments through all phases of project development and execution
• At least 8 years project control experience, preferably including international elements or interfaces on Major and or Mega Projects
• Demonstrated experience establishing, managing and reporting the cost components of mid to large-scale capital projects, including managing a progress reporting methodology
• Sound understanding of project control principle, processes and techniques including methods for transitioning from estimate to project budget, project cost and cash flow forecasting and analysis
• Analytical/technical skills with a practical approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated understanding of project services and project contracting/procurement disciplines and their relationships to cost engineering activities
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to develop and provide management reports at all levels, including presentations to management
• High level of computer skill with advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and MS Office package abilities.

• Implement the cost management system, processes and procedures to ensure a consistent approach to project cost control, budget tracking, forecasting, cashflow and performance analysis
• Management of the project cost and progress reporting process in order to provide consistent, accurate and timely reporting to the project management team including identification of any required actions to maintain approved baseline targets and variance analysis
• Apply the standard project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ensure all systems, processes and reporting reflect the standard approach on the project
• Manage Value of Work Done (VOWD), performance measurement, VOWD and commitment phasing, project resource forecast, change management, Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecast
• Support contracting and procurement team with project contracts, purchase requisition/ order and project payment certificates review
• Validate site contractor’s claims, reported progress (QMR) and verify contractor invoices
• Review and verify invoices, establish accruals with supporting documentations before end of month and allocating expenses to cost centres and WBS
• Ensure project change management process (PCN) is utilised diligently on project
• Manage project resource forecasting, time writing and invoicing (where applicable)
• Monitor and audit cost management system and SAP to ensure accuracy between the two systems and escalate to management of any significant variances.