Cost Manager

2 weeks ago


City of Boroondara, Australia Coles Group Full time

About the team

Property looks after one of Australia's most dynamic portfolios. Coles Group has over 2,500 retail locations around Australia—and we're growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations. And we work side-by-side with our business units on all things in the property lifecycle, from site acquisition through to asset management.

About the role

A brand-new opportunity has opened for a National Freehold Cost Manager to join our thriving property team in Victoria.

What you'll do

Reporting to the National Development Manager, you'll be empowered to control and ensure the cost management of the National Freehold Development team to delivery for new or improved Coles stores & mixed-use developments.

You'll also

  • Set frameworks, timelines, and ensure monthly reporting is timely accurate.
  • Co-ordinate feasibility modelling for all developments proposals for approval.
  • Control all approval, DOA, governance and process for administration of projects
  • Develop and maintain all contract documents for contractors and consultants
  • Compile all projects reporting from DMs into monthly report summaries
  • Assist the Freehold & Finance team with Estimating requirements.
  • Manage and take accountability of forecast and actual costs incurred to developments across the portfolio.

About you and your skills

With relevant qualifications in the Building and Construction industry & Cost Planning for a portfolio of capital works projects and developments, you'll demonstrate working knowledge of construction contracts & consultant agreements.

Proven in leading teams, you provide clear communication to instruct and brief consultants, lawyers, and other external parties.

  • Good financial acumen and cost plan management skills.
  • Excellent organisation and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Financial knowledge to prepare and validate development feasibility models in Estate Master (or similar) computer packages.
  • Key knowledge of BCA, Planning, Legislative requirements to deliver property development projects.

Take your next step into something bigger, it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our priority and celebrating your contributions is the norm. We offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements to support your unique life.

We're striving to build a gender equitable team, cultivating a culture that is as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is safe and respectful for all team members, encouraging diversity in applications.

We are accommodating in our recruitment process to assist candidates with disability. For further information, visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.

Coles Group is home to some of Australia's iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the largest employers with 120,000 team members in various fields across Australia. Our workforce is diverse, covering groceries and liquor retail operations, online services, manufacturing, cleaning, drivers, supply chain, and corporate services.

Learn more about Coles Group and explore the rewarding opportunities for your career growth.

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