Cost Controller
OSCA 223932
3,000
13.3%
49.4%
41 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Measures, analyses and monitors the cost of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure completion within allocated budgets, and recommends changes to reduce expenses.
What they typically do
- Analyses production and cost data to determine if projects will be completed within the allocated budget, and to forecast expenses and potential cost savings
- Analyses and maintains records of the variance between allocated budgets and actual project costs using cost control tools
- Oversees the distribution of budgeted funds throughout the lifecycle of projects to identify variances and provide recommendations to minimise cost overruns
- Develops and analyses cost reports, and communicates the results to the project team and Managers
Where they work
Qualification pathways
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