IPCS Cost Control Manager

About the role

The IPCS Cost Control Manager plays a critical role in enabling Transgrid’s Major Projects portfolio to deliver large scale infrastructure programs on time and within budget. Reporting to the Head of Major Projects Integrated Project Controls Systems, this role leads the development and implementation of integrated cost control systems and processes that support planning, forecasting and financial governance across major projects. The role works closely with project leadership, PMO and delivery teams to ensure robust cost management frameworks, clear financial visibility and strong commercial discipline across the program.

About you

You are a highly experienced project controls or cost management professional with a strong track record supporting large and complex infrastructure programs. You bring deep expertise in cost forecasting, financial reporting and integrated project controls systems and are confident influencing senior stakeholders across project and commercial teams. You are commercially minded, delivery focused and comfortable operating in a fast paced major projects environment where strong governance, collaboration and continuous improvement are essential to project success.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated cost control systems and processes across the Major Projects portfolio
• Provide oversight of cost forecasting, budgeting, reporting and cost variance analysis to support project delivery and financial governance
• Lead cost engineering, estimating and cost analysis activities across multiple major infrastructure projects
• Partner with project leadership, PMO and commercial teams to identify cost risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement in project controls, reporting and cost management frameworks.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional and social benefits so they can deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel and health and wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you.

Our Values

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity and service. Prioritising safety above all, we emphasise making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity and delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are reflected in the actions and behaviours of our people every day.

Our Leadership Principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles — Courage, Care, Clarity and Connection — form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart and valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy and fosters strong relationships among colleagues, customers and partners.

Applications close on Friday 17 April 2026, however applications will be reviewed as received and the role may close earlier.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.