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Cross River Rail (CRRDA) is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD, with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. The project will provide a vital alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and enabling more frequent services across South East Queensland. CRRDA is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, upgrades for stabling yards, track works and surface rail enhancements, and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system. About the Role The Principal Cost Controller plays a key role in managing and controlling cost performance across the Cross River Rail program. Working closely with project teams, contractors and key stakeholders, this position ensures project costs are accurately forecast, monitored and reported, supporting successful delivery within budget and in line with contractual obligations. You will develop and maintain integrated cost and schedule performance reports, lead cost auditing to ensure financial integrity, and provide expert analysis on risks, trends and interdependencies. The role also contributes to programwide insights through clear reporting, variance analysis and recommendations that support informed decisionmaking at all levels. In addition to handson cost control, the Principal Cost Controller helps improve systems and processes across the program, supports data visualisation in partnership with Business Intelligence specialists, and mentors cost control team members to build capability. Working from our modern corporate offices in the heart of the CBD, this opportunity is offered as a twoyear fixedterm contract with possible extension. Key Responsibilities Manage cost control and forecasting and reporting across assigned Cross River Rail project works Prepare detailed cost reports, cash flow forecasts, variance and performance analyses Lead program auditing activities to ensure accuracy and financial integrity Identify, analyse and report cost trends, risks and potential overruns to project teams and management Provide expert advice and analysis on cost interdependencies and programwide financial risks Support the maintenance of the master program control budget and ensure alignment with project scope and objectives Assess contractor performance and provide analysis of progress, variance and forecast cost impacts Collaborate closely with project teams, contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate and timely cost data Support development and continuous improvement of cost management procedures, reporting standards and control systems Support visualisation of cost data in coordination with Business Intelligence analysts to enhance reporting quality About You Extensive experience in cost management and control on largescale infrastructure or construction programs Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, including use of BI tools (e.g., Power BI) for reporting and data analysis Proven ability in cost forecasting, variance analysis, cost auditing and trend interpretation Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare highquality reports and presentations Effective influencing and stakeholder engagement skills with ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders across government and industry Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering or equivalent experience Why Work with CRRDA? On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. As we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for toptier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely cityshaping and transformative. Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to worldclass employee assistance provider Telus Health. At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life. #J-18808-Ljbffr