Senior Cost Planner Role

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeCostPlanning Full time $200,000 - $240,000
Cost Planning Manager Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cost Planning Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating cost planning staff and operations, driving implementation and guiding the delivery of cost planning procedures and processes.

About the Role:
The Cost Planning Manager is accountable for all cost planning and estimating within the Regional Business Unit (RBU). They will supervise a team of cost planners, provide technical guidance and support, and ensure the delivery of accurate and timely cost advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage RBU cost planning team and activities, including evaluating the work of analysts and overseeing less experienced staff, mentoring and supporting team members and providing appropriate training and feedback to develop internal capabilities and ensure that staff are adequately resourced to perform.

  • Implement, monitor and execute cost planning activities and programs and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of cost planning outcomes.

  • Coordinate cost planning reviews to record and inform decision making and to ensure ongoing compliance with reporting requirements; reviewing of all RBU Cost Plans and estimates within delegated LOA's prior to submission.

  • Maintain current knowledge of cost planning developments and requirements, providing specialised subject matter knowledge and supervising application of cost planning methods, techniques and strategies to provide technical and administrative guidance to team members and management.

  • Understand local market conditions with regards to applicable rates, subcontractors and competitors; maintain genuine relationships with key subcontractors to source reliable market pricing.

  • Fully accountable for all cost planning and estimating within the Regional Business Unit (RBU) from conversion through to delivery.

  • Actively engage and provide support to the Strategic Business Units (SBU's) as required.

  • Promote Digital technologies through cost planning.

  • Encourage and promote performance reviews and development discussions with team members to actively plan key resource sessions for future leadership.

  • Establish and maintain a RBU-specific historical escalation forecasting cost model.

  • Ensure assistance is available for delivery teams with significant Head Contract variations as required; regularly attend Project Reviews to understand the actual costs and receive feedback.

  • Work closely and reporting directly to the Head of Cost Planning and Estimating to ensure all functional and business requirements are met.


Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess relevant tertiary qualifications in a related technical discipline, combined with appropriate subject matter knowledge, demonstrable experience with developed people manager skills. They must also have advanced knowledge regarding the technical side of building construction and design intent, sound understanding of quantity surveying, estimating and cost planning principles and techniques, commercial astuteness in decision making, and proficiency in escalation modelling.

Benefits:
Our organisation offers a range of benefits, including health and well-being program, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, bonus scheme, employee share acquisition program, and options for salary sacrificing.

We Value Diversity and Inclusion:
Our organisation is committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives to ensure everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to reach out if you require adjustments to proceed with your application.

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