Field Cost Control Engineer, Intermediate

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Job Summary: Ausenco is seeking a Field Cost Control Engineer, Intermediate, to join its Minerals & Metals business line, managing and controlling production quantities on site and supporting cost control. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage and control production quantities on site 2. Develop weekly and monthly progress dashboards 3. Identify risks and opportunities arising from quantity variances Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what is possible on some of the world’s most complex projects and in the most challenging environments. We deliver innovative solutions through high-value-added consulting studies; project execution; asset operations; and maintenance optimization. With 26 offices across 15 countries and projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. We are currently recruiting professionals for the position of Field Cost Control Engineer, Intermediate to join our Minerals \& Metals business line on one of our major field-based projects. **About the Role:** * Manage and control production quantities on site, ensuring alignment with contractual scope. * Prepare and analyze quantity reports to support cost control and billing processes. * Develop weekly and monthly dashboards reflecting progress, variances, and trends. * Review contractor deliverables and quantity updates to validate progress measurement. * Support planning teams with quantitative analysis for construction and scheduling activities. * Identify risks and opportunities related to quantity variances and propose mitigation actions jointly with the technical team. * Contribute to preparing progress and performance reports for internal and client use. **About You:** * Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. * Minimum 5–8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor or in planning roles related to production control on large-scale construction projects, preferably tailings dams (mandatory). * Strong knowledge of quantity measurement methodologies and their contractual application. * Experience with AACE methodologies (e.g., Earned Value, TIA) is desirable. * Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6. * Intermediate proficiency in Power BI (S-curves, histograms, cost reports, etc.). * Desired: Intermediate or higher level of English. * Willingness to work under an on-site regime. **Why Ausenco?** We support individual growth, and our goal is to enable you to work in a way that leverages your strengths and meets your needs. Learn about the Ausenco Value Proposition: * Compensation and Benefits: Beyond a competitive remuneration package, enjoy benefits under our leave policies—including paid parental leave—and participate in corporate events and celebrations of key dates in a positive and engaging work environment. * Growth and Development: Receive continuous support for your personal and professional development through technical training, mentoring programs, and frequent opportunities to build global professional networks. * Balance and Wellbeing: Adopt a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential counseling, health services, and a benefits program that supports your needs. * Recognition and Appreciation: Participate in multi-directional forums that foster a culture of local and global recognition, where everyone is acknowledged for their contribution to the business and projects. * Communication and Engagement: Experience working in a dynamic company with global processes and collaborate directly with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution. Our people do not settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we will help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a professional trajectory and skillset aligned with your ambition. We are proud of the work we do—and we do it within an open, honest, and collaborative culture. We have a track record of attracting visionary individuals who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project—and your voice is an important part of that conversation. As a global company, we believe in diversity and champion it in its broadest sense—gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, education, disability, abilities, work styles, and geographic location. Our workplace is built on trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of all individuals. Join Ausenco and work in a better way.