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Reporting to the Principal Project Cost control, the purpose of this role is to provide a day-to-day detailed cost control service to the project lead of all assigned projects and assist with the development and delivery of efficient project cost control processes. Reconciling contract package costs and maintaining systems to assist with ensuring costs are effectively controlled and reported against the approved project budget. This is a permanent full-time role based at our West Perth office, conveniently located near the City West train station.
Job Responsibility:
Provide day‑to‑day project cost control support across assigned projects
Prepare monthly and fortnightly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow updates
Monitor and reconcile project costs against approved budgets and scope
Maintain accurate cost data, forecasts and cost‑to‑complete estimates
Identify and escalate cost variances, risks and forecast overruns
Raise and manage cost‑related change requests as required
Support Project Managers to deliver projects on time and within budget
Ensure compliance with project and finance cost control governance
Partner with Finance and project teams to align forecast and actual costs
Uphold PLS safety, quality and environmental standards
Requirements:
Experience in project cost control within mining, construction or major projects
Degree, diploma or trade qualification in a relevant discipline
Strong understanding of project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting
Proven ability to identify and manage cost variances and financial risks
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Confident communicator who works effectively with project and finance teams
Proactive, solutions‑focused and able to see tasks through to completion
Commitment to safety, quality and compliance in a corporate project environment
What we offer:
Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
Health and wellbeing allowance
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Paid community leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains