Expression of Interest – Project Engineer

Project Management
Remote
June 6, 2026
Full Time
Application ends: September 5, 2026
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Job Description

The Role

The Project Engineer sits within the PMO Cost Performance group and is responsible for providing Senior Project Management with accurate, consistent, reliable, and forward-looking cost information as a basis for decision making.

Working closely with the Project Controls Lead, Head of Cost Performance, Planning, AFC, and wider PMO functions, the Cost Project Engineer plays a central role in establishing and operating project cost performance systems, monitoring actual expenditure against budget, and producing the forecasting and reporting outputs that underpin sound project decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in a cost engineering, cost control, or project controls role on major infrastructure or construction projects.
  • Proficiency in cost performance software (e.g. CATS / IDD Tech, or equivalent) and Primavera P6 (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles including ACWP, BCWP, and BCWS.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with cost modelling and financial forecasting.
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Valid working rights in Australia.

Desirable

  • Experience on large-scale civil infrastructure or major projects in Australia.
  • Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP financial systems.
  • Understanding of change management processes and their interface with cost control.
  • Relevant professional certifications or memberships (e.g. AIQS, RICS, AACE).

Core Responsibilities

Cost Performance Systems

  • Set up and manage CATS (IDD Tech) or similar cost performance software in line with project requirements.
  • Configure and maintain the cost performance system to ensure accurate, consistent data capture and reporting.
  • Support integration between cost performance systems and scheduling tools (Primavera P6).

Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Develop and manage time-phased budgets aligned to the project schedule (tied to P6).
  • Administer budget transfers and contingency drawdown in accordance with approved governance processes.
  • Conduct budget validation to ensure integrity and alignment with the approved project baseline.

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