About the opportunity
The Project Controls branch provides the necessary project management support functions including planning and scheduling, cost planning and forecasting and risk management. The functions are applied across the development, procurement and delivery phases of the rail infrastructure and interfaces with precinct development scope associated with the Suburban Rail Loop program
The Lead Estimator reports to the Cost Planning Manager and is accountable for the preparation of project capital cost estimates for projects at various stages of the Project Lifecycle. This includes preparation of high-level estimates at the concept stage or more detailed estimates during the procurement stage.
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About you
1. Be able to provide considered advice and recommendations as the subject matter expert in estimating activities to provide project controls support and assurance across the projects delivered by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA)
2. Develop, implement and manage the estimating processes to drive consistency and leading industry practice approaches across SRLA to project capital cost estimation.
3. Perform accurate estimation of project costs by liaising with internal clients, applying strong technical knowledge in the interpretation of drawings, obtaining comprehensive and targeted briefs, and ensuring full understanding of the scope of work.
4. Provide leadership and guidance to the delivery teams across all aspects of the estimating process to ensure consistency and accuracy of capital cost estimation.
5. Ensure quality and consistency of estimating undertaken by SRLA including review of estimates completed by external consultants.
Why join us
6. Generous leave entitlements
7. An emphasis on work-life balance
8. High-performing team environment
9. Equal opportunity employer
10. Personal and professional development opportunities
11. Committed to safety and wellbeing
12. Training and development opportunities
How to apply
Please click Apply Now to submit your application online. Please include a resume and a cover letter. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.
Please note that appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
Employees at SRLA are required comply with all directions and/or policies introduced by SRLA in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic (as determined by SRLA, taking into account applicable Commonwealth or State government legislation, directions or policy as in force from time to time) including but not limited to directions or requirements regarding being vaccinated.
Applications close AEST/AEDT 11:59 pm Tuesday, 5 September 2023.