Cost Control Lead (Infrastructure)

Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; office-based at a centrally located client office. Out-of-state relocation to Adelaide may be considered; FIFO is not available.

Company

hirify.global delivers major infrastructure and defence programs through project controls, project management, commercial, engineering, and finance teams.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor Cost Controllers supporting a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Oversee portfolio-wide cost control, forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting, and performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain cost management processes, systems, governance frameworks, and reporting practices.
• Analyse cost performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations to senior leadership and project teams.
• Align budgets, commitments, forecasts, schedules, and approved project scope through change control.
• Collaborate with project delivery, commercial, engineering, and finance teams while driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Commerce, Business, Project Controls, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in cost control, project controls, commercial management, or portfolio reporting.
• Experience supporting large capital programs in infrastructure, utilities, engineering, defence, transport, mining, or construction environments.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle cost management principles and experience in complex, multi-project environments.
• Advanced analytical and financial reporting capabilities.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project controls or reporting systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement approach.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a high-performing Project Controls team delivering critical Australian infrastructure and defence programs.
• Exposure to large, complex projects and collaboration with experienced Project Managers and commercial leaders.
• Long-term career growth through challenging assignments and global capability sharing.
• Culture focused on collaboration, accountability, integrity, empowerment, teamwork, and continuous improvement.