Cost Manager
Location: Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
RPS is a part of the Tetra Tech family—one of the world's leading consulting and engineering firms, with more than 28,000 employees working globally to deliver smart, sustainable solutions for complex challenges.
RPS Australia Asia Pacific brings deep expertise across project and program management, urban planning, environment, and design. We're proud to help shape cities, protect the environment, and deliver major infrastructure both in property and renewables. We work collaboratively, act with integrity, and focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and communities. Our people are central to our success, and we invest in their development to help them grow and thrive.
What You'll Be Doing
* Cost planning and estimating
* Working as part of a team to deliver great outcomes
* Post contract services including variations and progress claims
* Tender assessment and analysis
Your Key Responsibilities
* Provide cost planning advice and support to the wider team
* Lead projects from inception through to completion with the support of senior management.
* Deliver high-quality work and client-facing reports
* Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients
* Support junior team members and project coordination
* Monthly regional travels - driver's licence required
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Finance, Engineering, Law, or Project Management
* 2–5 years of experience in construction estimating, cost planning, contract administration, advisory, risk, or technical consulting
* Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and client deliverables
* Current driver's licence
Why Join RPS?
* Work on Australia's largest projects including the tallest tower in NSW.
* Be part of a high-performing and collaborative team
* Access to ongoing professional development and mentoring
* A global company with local impact and career growth
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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