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Cost manager | defence & infrastructure (adelaide)

Adelaide
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Infrastructure
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company supporting a major Defence infrastructure programme in Adelaide.

Responsibilities

* 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 a Baseline clearance or the ability to achieve this, or a UK citizen with a current UK Security Clearance.
* 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 robust 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.

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from all sectors of the community.

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