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Senior cost manager | defence & infrastructure

Adelaide
Turner & Townsend
Infrastructure
Posted: 12h ago
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Job Description

We are supporting a major Defence infrastructure programme and seeking a skilled Cost Manager to join an established project team in Adelaide. This role focuses on providing high quality cost control, contract administration, and commercial oversight. You will work closely with project stakeholders to ensure construction progress, budgets, and variations are well managed and accurately reported.

* Administer construction contracts, including assessment, implementation, and negotiation of variations.
* Monitor and track construction progress, providing accurate and timely reporting.
* Conduct detailed cost management activities, including budget monitoring and forecasting.
* Maintain robust financial records, documentation, and cost databases to support project reporting.
* Support commercial reviews and ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery.
* Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve cost related issues.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and project reporting standards

Qualifications

* Australian citizen with Baseline clearance or the ability to obtain this.
* Proven experience as a Cost Manager, Contract Administrator, or Quantity Surveyor within construction, infrastructure, or Defence projects.
* Strong understanding of contract management principles, particularly around variations and cost control.
* Demonstrated ability to monitor budgets, analyse financial data, and prepare accurate cost reports.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* High attention to detail with strong documentation and record keeping capabilities.
* Proficiency in cost management software and MS Excel.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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