Senior Cost Manager

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Arcadis Full time
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Cost Manager to join our expanding NSW Cost and Commercial Management team supporting the delivery of multiple commissions and contributing to the success of our projects within the Property sector.

We have a growing portfolio of diverse and impactful projects and are therefore looking for an experience project leader to support the ongoing enhancement of our service delivery. We are demonstrable strength in the delivery of projects in the Social Infrastructure, Build to Rent and Data Centre sectors, and experience in any of these would be considered a distinct advantage.

We are looking for people who are keen to collaborate with industry-leading professionals while shaping the future of the profession.

Reporting directly to the one of our experienced and talented Associate Directors, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the property sectors.

Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading the preparation of cost plans estimates at all stages of the design process.
  • Leading the delivery of services on projects from initial inception through to completion.
  • Undertaking cost control activities during the construction phase of projects through the delivery of progress claim assessments and recommendations, assessing contract variations, and the preparation of cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
  • Participating in risk management, value management and optioneering workshops as may be required;
  • Working closely with and communicating with the internal and external teams to address issues or concerns as they arise.
  • Helping the Cost and Commercial Management team to establish and work within agreed parameters and procedures.
  • Leading the development of the Arcadis Cost and Commercial Management offering in a client-facing role, through the delivery of services to a high quality.
  • Delivering commissions within the framework of risk, sustainability and environmental considerations, while maintaining focus on time, cost and quality.

Qualifications & Experience:

If you are an experienced Senior Cost Manager or Senior Civil Estimator with a passion for delivering high-quality for Property, Health, Education & Research and Data Centre projects, we want to hear from you

To thrive in this role, you will ideally possess:
  • A passion for transforming the world around you and improving the quality of life.
  • A relevant degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying related areas.
  • Professional qualification with either the AIQS or RICS would be considered an advantage,
  • Demonstrated experience working in consultancy on large-scale projects within the Property Sector. Direct experience working on projects in the Social Infrastructure, Residential or Data Centre sectors would be considered an advantage.
  • Strong expertise in infrastructure cost management, including the use of software applications such as CostX, and @Risk (preferred but not essential).
  • Minimum 6 – 10 years of post-qualified experience in a similar role.
  • An innovative mindset, with a drive to challenge the status quo and deliver exceptional results.
  • Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills, fostering a culture where everyone can grow, perform, and succeed.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skill-based approach, where you can hardness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.

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