Commercial Cost Planning Specialist

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Cost Planning Specialist to join our team in Canberra, ACT. This role is an excellent opportunity for professionals with defence projects experience.

**Job Summary**

  • Collaborate with the Design Manager to review the developing design throughout all phases and provide cost planning advice within budget allowances.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of the design and influence cost-effective outcomes through attending design meetings and providing cost advice where required.
  • Provide design consultants with budget-informed direction in a timely manner to facilitate the design development process within budget parameters.
  • Explore, price, and propose innovative value engineering and design options to the project team and maintain a register of these potential items throughout the project.
  • Identify, price, and submit head contract variations to the client, and negotiate financial outcomes with the client's representatives.
  • Undertake regular quantity verification analysis on the developing design to ensure current scope does not exceed contractual scope and associated budget allowances.

**About You**

  • Minimum 5 years industry experience in similar positions.
  • Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferable.
  • Advanced experience in Estimating/Cost Planning, Risk Identification, and Value Engineering, with knowledge and experience of large, complex projects including defence.
  • Demonstrated ability to review the detail of a developing design in accordance with budget requirements and influence design outcomes accordingly.
  • Sound technical construction knowledge.

**Salary & Benefits**

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, mental health and wellbeing program, industry-leading paid parental leave policy, additional purchased leave option, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

**Benefits at Laing O'Rourke**

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

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