Introduction

Brunel Australasia is partnering with one of the worlds premier petroleum and petrochemical companies, based in Altona, to source a Cost Engineer.

What are you going to do 

As a Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Performing or coordinating effort for cost estimate preparation, estimating oversight and quality assurance reviews for Company operated and Other Builder Operator estimates for all Gate and Funding milestones.
  • Preparing Check Estimates and Schedules to compare with Operated by Others (OBO) Operator-prepared submittals.
  • Participating in estimate / Schedule assessments (verification of project cost & schedule bases).
  • Participating in Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review process improvements.
  • Assisting in setting up the baseline cost control system (internal and external) and documentation for the project.
  • Preparing forecasts, cost trend reports, and monitoring cost and budget forecasts on multiple projects on the same work site.
  • Reporting on deviations, underruns and overruns, and making recommendations for corrective actions.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering within discipline or equivalent professional experience
  • Previous experience in a closely related position
  • Skills to negotiate and broker successful solutions between Internal Coordination parties above
  • Basic to advance level proficiency in Cost Estimating, Project Planning and Project Controls
  • Strong Influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills
  • Adaptability to changing priorities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to organize, plan, control, coordinate, and effectively manage cross-functional activities
  • Full Australian Working rights

What we offer

  • Convenient Altona location
  • Guide rate of $83 p/h incl super - Negotiable on Experience
  • 12 month contract
  • ASAP Start
  • Global energy client

Please note: Only candidates with full Australian working rights will be considered for this role.

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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