Senior Cost Engineer

at  Downer Group

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Cost Engineer will be responsible for cost management activities which require advanced technical skill in cost monitoring, control and financial reporting. This new role will primarily support stakeholders in operations, finance and commercial with innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.

• Develop, implement and maintain cost monitoring and control standards, systems, mechanisms and reports which complies with The Downer Standard
• Prepare, monitor and control project budgets and cost estimates
• Track project expenditures against budget and forecast costs to complete (EVM)
• Manage and maintain multiple projects
• Analyse and report on cost variances and the associated schedule impacts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date cost data and records
• Champion change/trend management processes including analysis of cost/schedule impact and assessment of risk/opportunities and the corresponding mitigation strategy
• Focal point for all cost information and active participation in the preparation of monthly Project Valuation (revenue to date, committed costs, forecast at complete and cost to date), Risk and Opportunities Register and other ad-hoc reports
• Lead the assessment of downstream and compilation/submission of upstream payment
• Committed to continuous self-development as well as strong leadership skills to mentor team members